Carolyn Parrish
Carolyn Parrish (born Karolina Janoszewska; October 3, 1946) is a politician in Ontario, Canada. She was a member of the House of Commons from 1993 to 2006 representing ridings in Mississauga, Ontario; initially as a Liberal Party MP, and then as an independent MP from 2004 to 2006 following her removal from the party. She became a city councillor for Mississauga City Council in 2006, and remained there until 2010, when she was defeated by Ron Starr. After a brief retirement from politics, Parrish contested and won the position of Councillor for Ward 5 in the 2014 municipal election. She resigned on March 15, 2024 to contest in the 2024 Mississauga mayoral by-election.
Carolyn Parrish | |
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| Mississauga City Councillor | |
| In office December 1, 2014 – March 15, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Bonnie Crombie |
| Constituency | Ward 5 (Britannia Woods-Malton) |
| In office November 14, 2006 – January 1, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | George Carlson |
| Succeeded by | Ron Starr |
| Constituency | Ward 6 (Erindale) |
| Member of Parliament for Mississauga—Erindale | |
| In office June 28, 2004 – January 22, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Riding established |
| Succeeded by | Omar Alghabra |
| Member of Parliament for Mississauga Centre | |
| In office June 2, 1997 – June 27, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Riding established |
| Succeeded by | Riding dissolved |
| Member of Parliament for Mississauga West | |
| In office October 25, 1993 – June 1, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Horner |
| Succeeded by | Steve Mahoney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Karolina Janoszewska October 3, 1946 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (1993-2004) |
| Relatives | Marsha Canham (sister) |
| Profession | Teacher, writer |
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