TORONTO, ON – Andrea Hazell, MPP for Scarborough—Guildwood and Ontario Liberal Party (OLP) critic for Transportation, Multiculturalism and Women’s Issues, has been officially nominated as a candidate for the next provincial election.
“Andrea is a passionate representative for her community, who continues to stand up for small business owners at a time when Doug Ford is prioritizing his wealthy insiders and the CEOs of big, American box stores.
“Ontario’s Liberals are fortunate to have such a strong voice on our team, and I know Andrea will continue to make a fantastic MPP for all who call Scarborough—Guildwood their home.”
— Bonnie Crombie, Leader of Ontario’s Liberals
“I am so incredibly grateful to be running again in Scarborough–Guildwood to continue addressing the pressing issues facing our community, including affordable housing, transportation, healthcare, education and proudly making a positive impact on small businesses by championing policies that benefit them.
“Scarborough has been my home forever, and I am proud to represent this community at Queen’s Park. We can all feel how Ontario is falling behind, and we feel it most of all here in Scarborough — I am going to keep standing up to this government and fighting for your family for a better Ontario for all. I am ready!”
— Andrea Hazell, MPP and Ontario Liberal Candidate for Scarborough—Guildwood
Elected as the MPP for Scarborough—Guildwood in July 2023, Andrea Hazell has shown to be a proven and passionate leader for the Scarborough Community. She truly understands community and the power of working together. This is proven in her many years of committed community work throughout the Scarborough area as the former president of the Scarborough Business Association and the creation of the Winspire National Women’s Network foundation.
As a small business owner and founder of Winspire National Women’s Network Foundation, she has helped small business owners improve their financial knowledge and obtain the skills needed to reach their financial goals as well as inspired under served and underinvested women and girls to achieve their full potential by providing them with the tools and self-confidence they need to succeed.
She has been a champion in the expansion of healthcare access for the Scarborough community by serving as the Chair for the Caribbean Philanthropic Council- Scarborough Health Network. It is through this experience she has developed a strong direct connection between Hospitals and the Caribbean community and has hosted numerous fundraising events in which their proceeds have contributed to projects such as the diabetes hub clinic. It is due to this work; she was recognized by being selected as a recipient of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Pin in 2022.
Hazell has been a long resident of Scarborough and continues to commit herself to the important work of building a strong Scarborough.