John Streicker

John Streicker was first elected as a Member to the Legislative Assembly representing the beautiful Mount Lorne ­Southern Lakes riding in 2016 and was appointed as the Minister of Community Services, Minister responsible for French Language Services and Minister responsible for Yukon Liquor Corporation and the Yukon Lottery Commission. In 2021, John was re-elected as the Member for Mount Lorne-Southern Lakes and was appointed to Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, Minister responsible for Yukon Development Corporation, Minister responsible for Yukon Energy Corporation, Minister of Public Service Commission and Minister responsible for French Language Services Directorate. John formerly served as a Whitehorse City Councillor from 2012 to 2015.

John is a professional engineer and a climate scientist who in 2007, was one of the reviewers for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Fourth Assessment Report for the polar chapter. He has also served as a lecturer at Yukon University, a science advisor at the Yukon Research Centre, a columnist for the Whitehorse Star and recreation director at the Marsh Lake Community Centre.

His volunteer experience extends to a variety of events and organizations, including the Marsh Lake Ski-Loppet, the Klondike road relay, the free store at the Southern Lake dumps, the Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition and Theatre in the Bush.

John has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Saskatchewan and a Master’s Degree in Engineering from the University of New Brunswick.