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NDP

Heather McPherson

NDPEdmonton StrathconaAlberta
1017Votes Cast
20Speeches
9Bills Sponsored
Background
Born
1972
Political Experience
Canadian politician in Alberta
Public Profile

Based on publicly available information — may contain inaccuracies

Business & Financial Interests

Before entering federal politics, Heather McPherson had a career in the non-profit sector focused on international development. She served as the Executive Director of the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation, an organization that works on global development and social justice issues. Her professional background is centered on advocacy and management within non-governmental organizations.

Key Relationships & Connections

Heather McPherson succeeded former NDP Member of Parliament Linda Duncan in the riding of Edmonton Strathcona. The riding has been a stronghold for the NDP, and Duncan held the seat for over a decade before deciding not to run for re-election in 2019. As a prominent member of the NDP caucus, she works closely with party leader Jagmeet Singh and serves as the party's critic for foreign affairs and international development.

Where Heather Stands

Where Heather falls on key policy spectrums

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Your Money

Taxes & Government SpendingBusiness & Worker RulesEnergy & the Economy

People & Society

HealthcareImmigrationIndigenous PeoplesIdentity & Human RightsEducation & ChildcareDrug Policy

How We're Governed

National Security & DefencePolitical & Electoral ReformCrime & Public SafetyFirearms

Land & Community

Environment, Climate & ResourcesHousing & Cost of LivingRural Communities & Culture
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House Seat
2025 Election Results — Edmonton Strathcona

Heather McPherson won with 28,027 votes (47.0%)

Heather McPherson(NDP-New Democratic Party)28,027 (47.0%)
Miles Berry(Conservative)19,768 (33.1%)
Ron Thiering(Liberal)10,709 (17.9%)
David Joel Wojtowicz(People's Party)386 (0.6%)
Atul Deshmukh(Green Party)366 (0.6%)
Graham Lettner(Independent)250 (0.4%)
Christian Bourque(Communist)181 (0.3%)

Total votes cast: 59,687

How does Heather McPherson's voting record line up with your values?

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Recent Activity
May 27, 2026
YeaBill S-233 would make it a crime to attack health workers and first responders.
May 27, 2026
NayThe opposition wants to get rid of federal taxes on gas and diesel, including the GST, and stop the Clean Fuel Standard to help people save money.
May 26, 2026
NayBill C-30 is being discussed to put parts of the spring economic update from April 28, 2026 into law.
May 26, 2026
NayThe House is voting on Bill C-30, a proposed law about the spring budget, but some people don't like it because they think it spends too much money and makes life more expensive.
May 25, 2026
NayBill C-30 will only be debated for one more day, and then a vote will happen quickly.
May 25, 2026
YeaBill C-11 would make changes to laws about national defence and other things.
May 25, 2026
NaySend Bill C-11 back to committee to rethink parts about military sexual assault, based on what survivors and experts said.
May 25, 2026
NayThis asks the government to protect Canadians' private property rights, especially after recent court decisions and agreements with Indigenous groups caused confusion.
May 6, 2026
NayThis vote is about agreeing with a plan to create a proposed law that puts parts of the 2025 budget into action.
May 6, 2026
YeaThe House of Commons wants the government to help Canadian manufacturing businesses hurt by new U.S. tariffs.
May 5, 2026
NayThis vote was about removing a section from a proposed law that changes the rules for the military.
May 5, 2026
NayBill C-11: This change would remove the short title (nickname) of the proposed law.
May 5, 2026
NayThis vote was about removing a section from a proposed law that changes the rules for the military.
May 5, 2026
NayThis is a change to Bill C-11 that would affect the rules for the military.
May 5, 2026
NayBill C-11: This proposed law would change the rules for the military, and this vote was about removing some lines from page 8.
May 5, 2026
YeaThis is a change to Bill C-11 that would rewrite part of the proposed law about the military, from page 5 to page 7.
May 5, 2026
YeaBill C-11 would change the rules for the military and other laws, with some updates.
May 5, 2026
YeaThis proposed law, Bill C-11, makes changes to the rules for the military, and this vote is about changing part of it.
May 4, 2026
NayThe House asks the government to stop its plan to create a $25 billion fund using borrowed money, because it will cause inflation and benefit political insiders instead of helping regular Canadians.
May 4, 2026
NayBill C-11: This vote is about limiting how long the House of Commons can talk about changes to the laws for National Defence.