Hazel McCallion

Hazel McCallion, known as 'Hurricane Hazel,' was the mayor of Mississauga, Ontario for 36 years, making her one of the longest-serving mayors in Canada.

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Profession :

Political Figure

Birthday :

February 14, 1921

Age :

104

Hazel McCallion, CM, OOnt, was a distinguished Canadian politician and businesswoman who held the position of Mississauga’s mayor from 1978 to 2014. Famously known as “Hurricane Hazel,” she was an influential figure in Canadian politics and a representation of successful aging. Among her remarkable accomplishments were receiving the Order of Canada in 2005, chairing the Greater Toronto Area Mayors’ Conference, earning a lifetime achievement award from the Canadian Urban Institute, and being part of the Canadian Champion women’s Masters hockey team in 2005. McCallion was also a passionate golfer, winning numerous local tournaments. She passed away on January 29, 2023, at the age of 101. Her 36-year tenure as Mississauga’s mayor made her one of Canada’s longest-serving mayors.