Michael Chisholm (politician)

Michael Chisholm (born August 26, 1948)^[1] is a Canadian provincial politician. He was a Saskatchewan Party member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan from 2003 to 2011, and is also a member of the federal Conservative Party of Canada.^[2] In 2003 he was elected for the newly created constituency of Cut Knife-Turtleford, and was re-elected in 2007. He is the vice-chair of the government's public-accounts committee.^[3]

Michael Chisholm
MLA for Cut Knife-Turtleford
In office November 5, 2003 – October 10, 2011
Preceded by	first member
Succeeded by	Larry Doke
Personal details
Born	(1948-08-26) August 26, 1948 (age 76) North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Political party	Saskatchewan Party
Residence(s)	Maidstone, Saskatchewan, Canada
Occupation	accountant

Personal life

Chisholm was born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan and grew up on a farm in Maidstone.^[1] Prior to running for public office in 2003, Chisholm was an accountant.^[1] He is married with three sons and three grandchildren.

Controversy

Chisholm was involved in a minor controversy in May 2008, when he called NDP MLA Deb Higgins a "dumb bitch" during a debate. Chisholm did not directly say the statement to Higgins personally, but it was audible enough to be recorded as he sat back down. Chisholm resigned as legislative secretary a few days later.^[4]