David Chan (politician)
David Chan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly for Yorkton | |
| Assumed office October 28, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Greg Ottenbreit |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Saskatchewan Party |
| Residence(s) | Yorkton, Saskatchewan |
David Chan is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan in the 2024 general election, representing Yorkton as a member of the Saskatchewan Party.
Following an announcement on May 29, 2023 that Greg Ottenbreit would not seek re-election, Chan won a contested nomination to become the Saskatchewan Party's candidate in Yorkton, over two other contenders on March 7, 2024.
Prior to his political career, Chan worked as a mental health councillor for several area Indigenous communities. He holds degrees from Thompson Rivers University and Royal Roads University.
David is also the first Chinese-Canadian to be elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature.