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Heather Forsyth (Heather Mae Forsyth) was born on 1 August, 1950 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, is a Canadian politician. Discover Heather Forsyth's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?

Popular As Heather Mae Forsyth
Occupation Politician
Age 73 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 1 August 1950
Birthday 1 August
Birthplace Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Nationality Calgary, Alberta

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1950

Heather Mae Forsyth (born August 1, 1950) is a former Canadian politician.

1993

Heather Forsyth was first elected on June 15, 1993, and served for a total of 21 years, 10 months and 21 days.

She spent the entire length of her political career representing the Calgary-Fish Creek constituency.

Forsyth was a member of the Progressive Conservative party from June 15, 1993, until January 4, 2010, until she crossed the floor to the Wildrose Party, which she remained a part of until her retirement in 2015.

While in office, she served as member, chair and deputy chair of numerous standing committees, 56 in total.

Forsyth also held positions such as Critic for Service Alberta, Health, Critic for Culture and Community Services, Critic for Employment and Immigration, Critic for Health and Wellness as well as Critic for Seniors.

1997

In 1997, Forsyth led the Task Force on Children Involved in Prostitution and helped submit a report that recommended changes to the Child Welfare Act entitled, Children Involved In Prostitution: Report by The Task Force on Children Involved in Prostitution.

2000

In 2000, Forsyth was chair of the Alberta Advisory Committee on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation and was involved with the report entitled A Framework for Action: A Coordinated and Integrated Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplant System for Alberta.

2001

Forsyth also held the position of Solicitor General from March 19, 2001, until November 24, 2004, and was Minister of Children's Services from November 25, 2004, until December 14, 2006.

2003

Forsyth founded the charity, which collects and donates jars of peanut butter for the Calgary Food Bank in 2003.

Since its foundation, the Peanut Butter Classic has also raised over 1.7 million dollars for charities in the Calgary area including Alcove, an addictions recovery centre for women that offers accommodations for women and children to keep them together.

The charity is entirely oranzized and operated by volunteers.

Calgary firefighters have been involved in volunteering at the event since its earliest days.

The tournament gives 98% of its proceeds to charity.

2007

In 2007, Forsyth led the Crime Reduction and Safe Communities Task Force as chair and submitted the report entitled Keeping Communities Safe: Report and Recommendations.

Forsyth was successful in winning 6 elections over her political career.

2010

She was a Progressive Conservative until she crossed the floor on January 4, 2010.

2012

In the 2012 Alberta general election, Forsyth was reelected along with 16 other Wildrose MLAs to form the Official Opposition.

Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith then appointed Forsyth as Health Critic.

Typically, Forsyth was elected with substantial leads over her opponents but notably, one of her narrowest victories occurred in the 2012 Alberta general election, where she edged out her main competitor from the Progressive Conservative Party, Wendelin Fraser, by a count of 38 votes.

Forsyth is perhaps best known for being named Interim Leader of the Wildrose Party, which occurred after the departure of former Wildrose leader, Danielle Smith and nine other former Wildrose MLAs to the Progressive Conservative party.

2014

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.

2015

Forsyth retired from Alberta politics in 2015 after her stint as interim leader of the Wildrose Party.

At the time, Forsyth knew that she would not be seeking reelection due to family reasons, but said that she would be willing to offer her leadership until the next election that would eventually take place on May 5, 2015.

Heather Forsyth is also known for her charity golf tournament: The Peanut Butter Classic.

The tournament is an annual women's charity golf tournament.