"At the request of the family, I announce with a heavy heart, the passing of my dear friend and mentor, Hazel McCallion," Ford said in a statement.McCallion served as mayor of Mississauga from 1978 until she retired in 2014. After 36 years as Mississauga mayor, the fierce politician leaves behind a legacy unlike any other in Canada’s seventh-largest city.
The train, carrying toxic chemicals derailed in a heavily populated area near Mavis Road, resulting in a large explosion. McCallion, along with Peel Regional Police, oversaw the evacuation of the city, bringing more than 200,000 people to safety. Even early in her career, McCallion knew she would achieve great heights and was determined to be a success.
She eventually got a job at the Canadian Kellogg company in Montreal. The company transferred her to Toronto in 1942, where she eventually met the love of her life Sam McCallion, and with him, raised three children in Streetsville, Ont., a small town that was eventually amalgamated into the City of Mississauga.
Known for her blunt demeanour, she was never afraid of taking on the big players, and spoke out about international human rights issues when most were silent. In 1983, she became one of the first Canadian politicians to openly support the creation of a Palestinian state.
A legend God bless her soul
R.i.p you old scamming hag
The Mother of Mississauga will be deeply missed
Hazel endorsed fordnation ‘s decimation of Ontario. Follow the money DougFordIsACriminal
Ford just loved the way she carved up the greenbelt for him! Useless politician!
Very sad news
She was a great example of road to he🏒🏒 being paved with good intentions. I've met her a few times, and believe she meant well. But she destroyed Mississauga with her Developer friends. It's now just a congested, ugly, sprawl of cement. New Jersey North
I was in awe of how quickly Doug tainted her legacy…..Greenbelt grifters….
God bless 💖
RIP Hazel
RIP sweet 😇
You can drive around Mississauga and hear countless stories about Hazel. Because you certainly can't walk anywhere.
Another angel got their wings. 🙏
RIP Hurricane Hazel..!!
Many were offended and saddened by her disdain for poor people and the middle class.
R.I.P. You were an inspiration to us all. You will be missed dear lady.
She was incredible and way ahead of her time- rest in peace
To the family, friends, colleagues & those fortunate enough to have met the former mayor or been mentored by her, deepest condolences 💐. May she soar onto the paradise of the placeless in peace flight ✈️🙏.
Such a wonderful lady.. legend
She was an amazing lady. May her soul Rest in peace
RIP to a beautiful soul. She put her city and constituents first. Not like the selfish politicians of today.
RIP Hazel 🌀
This one might not have been because of the vaccine
Well lived Hazel! 👍
You should have a heavy heart about all the people who have died because of Ontario’s sinking healthcare system.
Sad news Rest In Peace Mrs. Hazel McCallion
Hazel has a huge heart, and worked for the people. She had so much respect. Unlike Ford, who is a grinch and works for his cronies and corporations. May she rest in peace.
Awww. 😞. R.I.P. to a beautiful human. Rest now,dear Hazel. ❤️
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Rips 💐💐
Rest in peace
RIP.. 😪Great Lady !!!
May she rest in peace
My heartfelt condolences RIP Hazel Mcallion 💕🙏🏻 this city will miss a beautiful woman who supported so many. She was one of a kind.
RIP. 🇨🇦🖖
RIP.
Well Doug “at the request of the family you want to announce”to take credit for announcing. Truth is you didn’t need to, the press is covering this wonderful Woman’s life and the sadness of this news. You inserting yourself. I think that’s classless at this time.
Doug Ford’s Greedbelt is relieved.
She was a awesome mayor...Always for the people
And everyone that meets Doug knows he’s a dim bulb.
Will be missed so much. 😢☹️
She led a good life and put the interests of Mississauga first. RIP.
Hurricane Hazel would not let age stop her. She was active right up to the end
RIP Great Inspirational Lady ❤️💖 Mississaugians Will Always Remember Your Memories of Hardwork & Vision For Community,City, Province & Country we All Love 💕 ♥️
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Carrying the bag for Doug killed Hazel.
Sad
I remember her! What a trailblazer and classy person. She was very loved and respected by all her constituents. RIP Hazel 🙏
I worked for the city of Mississauga in the late nineties. Sad to see her go to the great beyond.
The Queen of Sprawl and shady back room deals is dead….long live Doug Ford the new King!
That’s sad, she was a good woman
Awe…… RIP HH.
good riddance.
What a beautiful woman and one of the most amazing mayors ever to be known. She will be always respected on how she dealt with everything. Just such a beautiful soul. Rest in peace sweetheart
RIP
Wow!! RIP Hazel you deserve it.
She have lived rest in peace. My condolences to the family.
RIP
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