Irfan Sabir is a lifelong advocate for human rights and civil liberties, and has brought that commitment to his role as MLA for Calgary-McCall since 2015. He also serves as the NDP Critic for both Energy and Natural Gas.

Irfan has focused his time in government on protecting and defending vulnerable Albertans. In his previous role as Minister of Community and Social Services, he introduced the Alberta Child Benefit and ensured benefits like AISH increased with inflation.

Outside of his time in office, Irfan has worked hard to provide all Albertans with a better quality of life. He worked in law firms specializing in First Nation and Aboriginal legal arbitration and legislation, and several non-profit organizations. He has also volunteered with Red Cross Canada, Calgary Legal Guidance and the Asian Human Rights Commission.

Since growing up and getting his early education in Kashmir, Pakistan, Irfan has called Calgary home since 2004. He has Masters degrees in Economics and Social Work, as well as a law degree from the University of Calgary Law School.