Mark Strahl

Mark R. Strahl (born March 26, 1978) is a Canadian politician. He is the current Conservative Member of Parliament for the riding of Chilliwack—Hope and was first elected in 2011. Strahl is the son of former Conservative MP and federal Cabinet Minister Chuck Strahl, who was the predecessor of the riding.

Career Strahl was elected to the House of Commons as a Conservative Party of Canada candidate in the riding of Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon in the 2011 federal election. Following the redistribution of seats, he was re-elected and now serves as the Member of Parliament for Chilliwack—Hope. He was re-elected in 2015, 2019, 2021, and 2025.

Strahl held several positions within Stephen Harper’s government including Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, and BC Caucus Chair. As a Member of the Official Opposition, he served as Chief Opposition Whip from 2017 to 2020. He also held a number of Shadow Cabinet roles, including (but not limited to) portfolios such as Fisheries and Oceans, Natural Resources, Labor, and Transport. Strahl was recently appointed by Pierre Poilievre as the Special Advisor for British Columbia.

Personal life Strahl was born in Chilliwack, British Columbia, the son of Debra Ann "Deb" (Bateman) and former Conservative MP and federal Cabinet Minister Chuck Strahl, who held the same riding (with adjustments) from 1993 to 2011.

Strahl and his wife have been married since 1999; they have one son. They currently reside in Chilliwack, British Columbia.

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