Nicholas Milliken
Nicholas Milliken ECA is a Canadian politician who was elected in the 2019 Alberta general election to represent the electoral district of Calgary-Currie in the 30th Alberta Legislature. Milliken defeated incumbent Brian Malkinson by a margin of less than 1% (191 votes). He was appointed as Minister of Mental Health and Addiction and sworn in on October 24, 2022.
Nicholas Milliken | |
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Milliken in 2023 | |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Calgary-Currie | |
| In office April 16, 2019 – May 29, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Malkinson |
| Succeeded by | Janet Eremenko |
| Alberta Minister of Mental Health and Addiction | |
| In office October 24, 2022 – June 9, 2023 | |
| Premier | Danielle Smith |
| Preceded by | Mike Ellis As Associate Minister |
| Succeeded by | Dan Williams |
| Alberta Minister of Infrastructure | |
| In office June 21, 2022 – October 21, 2022 | |
| Premier | Jason Kenney |
| Preceded by | Prasad Panda |
| Succeeded by | Nathan Neudorf |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | United Conservative Party |
| Residence(s) | Calgary, Alberta |
| Alma mater | University of Alberta |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Website | https://nicholasmilliken.nationbuilder.com/ |
Milliken was elected Deputy Chair of Committees in the Alberta Legislature on May 21, 2019.
On June 21, 2022, Premier Jason Kenney appointed Milliken as Alberta's Minister of Infrastructure. He was later appointed to Premier Danielle Smith's first cabinet as Minister of Mental Health and Addiction, the first to lead a full Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction. Prior to Milliken's appointment, this position was held by Associate Ministers.
Milliken was defeated by Janet Eremenko of the Alberta NDP in the 2023 Alberta general election.