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Although McCallion went on to become one of the most successful female politicians in Canada, when she was born in 1921, women had only just received the right to vote in federal elections. Her home province of Quebec wouldn’t allow women to vote until 1940 when McCallion was 19.Article contentFile photo of Hazel McCallion.She first ran for office in Streetsville in 1964, which might have been the last campaign she lost.
“I will miss Hazel, not only as a mentor but a friend,” Crombie said in a statement. “I wouldn’t be the leader I am today if it wasn’t for her support and sage advice.” McCallion served until the end, still holding the position of Chair of the Greenbelt council and even inserting herself into the political debate about building on the Greenbelt just 10 days ago.
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