The Hon. John Streicker was first elected to the Yukon Legislative Assembly in the general election for the 34^th Legislative Assembly on November 7, 2016. He was re-elected in the general election for the 35^th Legislative Assembly on April 12, 2021. Currently, he is the Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, Minister of the Public Service Commission, Minister responsible for the Yukon Development Corporation and the Yukon Energy Corporation and Minister responsible for the French Language Services Directorate

John Streicker is a professional engineer, and was a lecturer on climate change, science advisor at the Yukon Research Centre, columnist for the Whitehorse Star, and recreation director at the Marsh Lake Community Centre. He was elected to Whitehorse City Council from 2012 to 2015.

John has a particular interest in sustainability in northern communities. As an engineer, he specialized in climate change impacts in the Canadian North, and for many years he wrote for the Encyclopedia Britannica on topics of the Arctic and climate change, as well as participating in two teaching expeditions into the Arctic.

Mr. Streicker first attended the University of Saskatchewan where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Geography, and then went to the University of New Brunswick for a Masters in engineering.

His volunteer experience extends to a variety of events including his local ski loppet, bike relay, free store, bridge building competition, and community brunches and breakfasts.

He and his wife, Susan, make their home on Marsh Lake, south of Whitehorse. He enjoys kicksledding, pickleball, hiking, being outdoors, dancing and performing at Theatre in the Bush.