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By Android Grove

Updated 18 March 2023

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Canadian politician

Hazel McCallion is ...

Dead

Born	14 February 1921 in Port-Daniel
Died	29 January 2023 in Mississauga
Age	101 years, 11 months

Sex or gender	female
Country of citizenship	Canada
Occupation	ice hockey player and politician
Position held	mayor
Awards	Member of the Order of Canada and Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Nickname	Hurricane Hazel
Sport	ice hockey

About Hazel McCallion

Hazel McCallion, the former mayor of Mississauga, Ontario, is a force to be reckoned with. Born on February 14, 1921, McCallion has been a trailblazer in Canadian politics for over four decades. Her tenure as mayor lasted an impressive 36 years, from 1978 to 2014, making her one of the longest-serving mayors in Canadian history.

McCallion's political career began in the 1960s when she was elected to the Streetsville town council. She quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the mayor of Streetsville in 1970. In 1974, Streetsville was amalgamated with the City of Mississauga, and McCallion was elected as the city's first mayor in 1978.

Throughout her tenure, McCallion was known for her no-nonsense approach to politics. She was a strong advocate for fiscal responsibility and economic development, and under her leadership, Mississauga became one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada. McCallion was also a vocal advocate for environmental protection and was instrumental in the creation of the Credit Valley Conservation Authority.

McCallion's popularity and influence extended far beyond Mississauga. She was a frequent guest on national news programs and was often sought out for her opinions on a wide range of issues. In 2005, she was named the world's second-best mayor by the World Mayor Project, and in 2010, she was named the most popular mayor in Canada.

McCallion retired from politics in 2014 at the age of 93, but her legacy lives on. She is widely regarded as one of Canada's most successful and influential politicians, and her impact on Mississauga and the country as a whole cannot be overstated.

References:

- "Hazel McCallion: A Life in Pictures." The Globe and Mail, 2014.

- "Hazel McCallion: The 'Hurricane' Who Ruled Mississauga for 36 Years." CBC News, 2014.

- "Hazel McCallion: The Legacy of Canada's Longest-Serving Mayor." Maclean's, 2014.

About Death

McCallion died from pancreatic cancer at home on January 29, 2023, at age 101. A state funeral was held for McCallion on February 14, 2023, on what would have been her 102nd birthday. Her body lay in repose at Mississauga Civic Centre for two days, prior to her funeral at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre. Dignitaries attending the funeral included prime minister Justin Trudeau, former prime minister Jean Chrétien, and Ontario premier Doug Ford. Flags in Ontario were flown at half-mast on the day of her funeral.