Heather Forsyth
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Heather Mae Forsyth ECA (born August 1, 1950) is a former 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.[2] Forsyth is a former member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Calgary-Fish Creek as a Wildrose Alliance representative.[3] She was a Progressive Conservative until she crossed the floor on January 4, 2010.[4] In the 2012 Alberta general election, Forsyth was reelected along with 16 other Wildrose MLAs to form the Official Opposition.[5] Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith then appointed Forsyth as Health Critic.[3] Forsyth retired from Alberta politics in 2015 after her stint as interim leader of the Wildrose Party.[6]
Heather Forsyth | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Leader of the Opposition of Alberta | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
In office December 22, 2014 – May 5, 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preceded by | Danielle Smith | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Succeeded by | Brian Jean | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Leader of the Wildrose Party | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
In office December 22, 2014 – March 28, 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preceded by | Danielle Smith | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Succeeded by | Brian Jean | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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[1] (1950-08-01) August 1, 1950 (age 73) Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Political party | Conservative | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other political affiliations | Wildrose (2010–2015) Progressive Conservative (1993–2010) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Residence(s) | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Occupation | Politician | ||||||||||||||||||||||||