Chantelle de Jonge was appointed the Parliamentary Secretary for Affordability and Utilities on July 13, 2023.

Ms. de Jonge serves as Chair of Alberta’s Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel. She was also appointed as one of Alberta’s Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Delegate Council members, and sits on The Energy Council’s Executive Committee and the Centre for Legislative Energy and Environmental Research Board of Directors.

Ms. de Jonge earned a bachelor’s degree with distinction in economics and philosophy at the University of Calgary and was awarded the Professor Z.M. Kubinski Prize in Economics for two research projects on Canadian economic issues. She also has her Master of Public Policy from the University of Calgary.

Ms. de Jonge believes in giving back through volunteer efforts, and dedicates a lot of her time to volunteering, both at home and abroad. She has also worked as a dental assistant, and previously served as the president of her professional association.

Chantelle de Jonge was first elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Chestermere-Strathmore on May 29, 2023.