Olivia Chow: Toronto's First Racialized Mayor
A Trailblazing Politician and Artist
Breaking Barriers and Making History
Olivia Chow is a politician, organizer, and artist who has made history as the first racialized person elected mayor of Toronto. Her election in 2014 marked a significant milestone in the city's history, as she became the first Asian woman to hold the office.
Chow's political career began in 1988 when she married Jack Layton, a member of Toronto's city council. In 1997, she was elected to the Ontario legislature as the MPP for Trinity-Spadina. She served as an MPP until 2014, when she was elected mayor.
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