Pawan Kumar
Prime Minister about Hazel McCallion’s death
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, said the following about Hazel McCallion’s death today:
“My dear friend Hazel was an amazing woman who wore many hats. She was a businesswoman, an athlete, a politician, and one of the longest-serving mayors in Canada and the world. She was so bold in politics that people called her “Hurricane Hazel.” No one could stop her.
“When she won her first term as mayor almost 45 years ago, she told a crowd of cheering people, “I want to promise you that the people will come first during my time in office.” And that’s how she helped people: by putting them first. During her decades of tireless and selfless service, she was an inspiration to many people, including me. She was a good friend, and I’ll miss her. I’ll always remember the times we talked and the things she taught me over the years.
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“As mayor from 1978 to 2014, Hazel McCallion guided the growth of Mississauga from a small town to the sixth largest city in Canada. She believed in the growth of her community and its potential to become a city where people could live and work, and she led the charge to make that happen. Under her leadership, the city was known for its strong economy, thriving multiculturalism, and excellent public services.
“Hazel McCallion was named Chancellor of Sheridan College and a special advisor at the University of Toronto Mississauga after 36 years as mayor. She also led the World Health Organization’s Symposiums on Healthy Cities and worked hard to stop discrimination against seniors.
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“Hazel McCallion won a lot of awards and honours for what she did, like the Leadership in Public Service Award from the International Economic Development Council and the Key to the City of Mississauga. She also came in second place for the World Mayor Award, and in 2005, she was made a Member of the Order of Canada.
Sophie and I send our condolences to Hazel’s family, friends, and the people of Mississauga on behalf of all Canadians. We will remember her as a pioneer whose work in politics and in her community will continue to be an example for us all. But we’ll remember her mostly as a good friend.”
