Stephanie McLean

Stephanie Veronica McLean is a Canadian politician and lawyer who has served as Secretary of State for Seniors since 2025. A member of the Liberal party, she has represented Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke in the House of Commons of Canada since the 2025 Canadian federal election.

McLean was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta as a member of the New Democratic Party in the 2015 Alberta general election representing Calgary-Varsity. She served as Minister of Status of Women and Minister of Service Alberta from February 2, 2016 to June 18, 2018.

Early life and education McLean was born in Calgary, Alberta. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Calgary's law school.

Political career McLean made history when she became the first Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta to give birth while in office. She gave birth to a baby boy, Patrick, on February 12, 2016. McLean's pregnancy sparked questions around the logistics and rules of the Alberta legislature around pregnancy, maternity leave, and support for new parents in the legislature. An all-party committee was created with a mandate to review and make recommendations on maternity leave and making the Legislature more responsive to members' family obligations.

After serving in the Alberta Legislature, McLean moved to Colwood, British Columbia, and returned to practicing law.

On March 31, 2025, she was named the Liberal candidate for the riding of Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke. She went on to win in the 2025 federal election, receiving 49.4% of the vote.

Electoral history

Federal elections

Provincial elections