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Heather Forsyth

Heather Forsyth
MLA Heather Forsyth.jpg
Leader of the Opposition in Alberta
In office
December 23, 2014 – June 1, 2015
Preceded by Danielle Smith
Succeeded by Brian Jean
Leader of the Wildrose Party
Interim
In office
December 22, 2014 – March 28, 2015
Preceded by Danielle Smith
Succeeded by Brian Jean
Minister of Children's Services in Alberta
In office
November 25, 2004 – December 15, 2006
Preceded by Iris Evans
Succeeded by Janis Tarchuk
Solicitor General of Alberta
Minister of Public Security
In office
March 16, 2001 – November 25, 2004
Preceded by Vacant
Succeeded by Harvey Cenaiko
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Calgary-Fish Creek
In office
June 15, 1993 – May 5, 2015
Preceded by William Edward Payne
Succeeded by Richard Gotfried
Personal details
Born Heather Mae Forsyth
(1950-08-01) August 1, 1950 (age 66)
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Political party Conservative
Other political
affiliations
Wildrose (2010-2015)
Progressive Conservative (1993-2010)
Spouse(s) Gordon
Residence Calgary, Alberta
Occupation sales and marketing manager
Website heatherforsyth.com

Heather Mae Forsyth (born August 1, 1950) is a Canadian politician. She was named interim leader of the Wildrose Party on December 22, 2014, following the defection of the previous leader, Danielle Smith, and eight other MLAs. Forsyth is a former member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Calgary-Fish Creek as a Wildrose Alliance representative. She was a Progressive Conservative until she crossed the floor on January 4, 2010. In the Alberta general election, 2012, Forsyth was reelected along with 16 other Wildrose MLAs to form the Official Opposition. Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith appointed Forsyth as Health Critic.


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