Biography

Whitney Issik has served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly since 2019. She has served as the Minister of Environment and Parks, Associate Minister for the Status of Women and Chief Government Whip. A descendant of an entrepreneurial Alberta family, she represents Calgary-Glenmore where she grew up, went to school, and raised her family. Studying economics and political science, Whitney earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Calgary.

Whitney Issik has operated a small business for over 30 years and also worked in telecommunications, wind and hydro, and oil and gas. As a volunteer she has led and contributed to a number of sports and community organizations. She has served on numerous committees and task forces but views representing her constituents in the Legislature as her greatest honour.

Whitney is committed to a strong and diversified economy, clean environment, vibrant communities and excellent healthcare and education systems as a foundation for opportunity for this and future generations.