Electoral district
Kluane
Party affiliation
Yukon Party
Assemblies served in
36th (2025-Present)
Dates served
October 11, 2011 - Present
Minister of Environment
The Hon. Wade Istchenko was first elected to the Yukon Legislative Assembly in the general election for the 33rd Legislative Assembly on October 11, 2011. He was re-elected in the general elections for the 34th Legislative Assembly on November 7, 2016, the 35th Legislative Assembly on April 12, 2021, and in the general election for the 36th Legislative Assembly on November 3, 2025.
The Hon. Wade Istchenko was re-appointed to the Executive Council of Yukon (Cabinet) on November 22, 2025 as the Minister of Environment.
During the 35th Legislative Assembly, Wade Istchenko was the Yukon Party caucus critic for Environment and Rural Services. He previously served as a member of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts during the 34th Legislative Assembly, and as a member of the Standing Committee on Statutory Instruments during the 33rd Legislative Assembly.
The Hon. Wade Istchenko was sworn in as a member of the Executive Council (Cabinet) on November 5, 2011 and served as Minister of Highways and Public Works and Minister of Environment during the 33rd Legislative Assembly.