Andrea Horwath
Canadian politician and former leader
Born
October 24th, 1962
62 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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Served as the Leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party from 2009 to 2022. Represented the Hamilton Centre riding in the Ontario Legislative Assembly since 2004. Focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and workers' rights. Active in various community initiatives and legislative efforts.
Led the Ontario New Democratic Party from 2009 to 2022
Served as the MPP for Hamilton Centre since 2004
Advocated for healthcare and education reforms
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