Heather Forsyth | |
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Leader of the Opposition in Alberta | |
In office December 23, 2014 – June 1, 2015 |
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Preceded by | Danielle Smith |
Succeeded by | Brian Jean |
Leader of the Wildrose Party Interim |
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In office December 22, 2014 – March 28, 2015 |
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Preceded by | Danielle Smith |
Succeeded by | Brian Jean |
Minister of Children's Services in Alberta | |
In office November 25, 2004 – December 15, 2006 |
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Preceded by | Iris Evans |
Succeeded by | Janis Tarchuk |
Solicitor General of Alberta Minister of Public Security |
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In office March 16, 2001 – November 25, 2004 |
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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 |
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Preceded by | William Edward Payne |
Succeeded by | Richard Gotfried |
Personal details | |
Born |
Heather Mae Forsyth August 1, 1950 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.