10 Facts About Mo Elsalhy

Mo Elsalhy was born on 20 March 1971 and is a politician, pharmacist and businessman from Alberta, Canada.

Mo Elsalhy received his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Alberta in 1994.

Mo Elsalhy was elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing Edmonton McClung in the 2004 general election for the Alberta Liberal Party.

Mo Elsalhy was then assigned the role of Critic for the Government Services and Innovation and Science portfolios by Opposition Leader Kevin Taft.

Mo Elsalhy was made Deputy House Leader and was chosen Shadow Minister of Justice and Attorney General and Shadow Solicitor General and Minister of Public Security.

Mo Elsalhy chaired the Democratic Renewal Committee for the Official Opposition and was appointed Deputy Chair of the all-party Standing Policy Field Committee for Government Services.

Mo Elsalhy was defeated in the 2008 election by Progressive Conservative David Xiao.

On 25 July 2008, Mo Elsalhy declared his intention to seek the leadership of the Alberta Liberal Party.

In March 2009, Mo Elsalhy was asked by Swann to lead a seven-member renewal team.

On 23 October 2010, Mo Elsalhy was nominated to stand for election again.