Reactions have poured in from numerous public figures after Hazel McCallion, who served 36 years as mayor of Mississauga, died on Sunday at the age of 101
Hazel McCallion, a political firebrand who served 36 years as mayor of Mississauga, Ont., died on Sunday at the age of 101. Reactions, recollections and condolences have poured in from numerous public figures. A sample of some of the tributes:
“There isn’t a single person who met Hazel who didn’t leave in awe of her force of personality . . . . As I entered the world of politics, I was fortunate enough to learn from her wisdom and guidance, which she selflessly offered until the very end.”“My dear friend Hazel was an extraordinary woman who wore many hats: a businessperson, an athlete, a politician, and one of Canada’s — and the world’s — longest-serving mayors.
— Charles Sousa, former Ontario finance minister and newly elected Liberal MP for the riding of Mississauga-Lakeshore. “We have lost a Great Canadian. Everybody knew Hazel. Called Hurricane Hazel for good reason! She never stopped. She was tough. She knew what she wanted to get done and always found a way to do it. Friend and mentor who I’ll miss forever.”
— Mohamad Fakih, prominent local business leader and founder of restaurant chain Paramount Fine Foods.
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