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Suze Morrison
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| Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for Toronto Centre |
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| In office June 7, 2018 – May 3, 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Glen Murray |
| Succeeded by | Kristyn Wong-Tam |
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| Born | February 4, 1988 Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | New Democratic |
| Residences | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Alma mater | University of Guelph-Humber |
| Occupation | Communications consultant |
Suze Morrison is a former Canadian politician. She was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in the 2018 provincial election. She represented the area of Toronto Centre. Suze Morrison was a member of the Ontario New Democratic Party. She also served as the party's spokesperson for housing and women's issues. She chose not to run for re-election in 2022.
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Early Life and Background
Suze Morrison was born in the Parry Sound District in Ontario, Canada. She has both European and Indigenous family roots. She moved to Toronto when she was a child.
Education and Career
Morrison studied media at the University of Guelph-Humber. She earned a Bachelor of Applied Arts degree. After her studies, she worked in communications and public relations. This work was mainly for non-profit groups.
Community Involvement
Suze Morrison became well-known in her community. She worked to make neighborhoods safer for everyone. She is also a big fan of motorsports. She enjoys competing in autocross events. These are races where drivers navigate a course one car at a time. She has won the Lorna Wilson Ladies Championship twice. This award is given by the Western Ontario Sports Car Association.
Political Career
Suze Morrison became a Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) in 2018. An MPP is a person elected to represent a specific area in the provincial government. She was one of three MPPs with Indigenous heritage elected that year. Her colleagues were Guy Bourgouin and Sol Mamakwa.
Role in Government
As an MPP, Morrison was part of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts. This committee checks how the government spends money. She was also the official opposition critic for housing. This means she spoke for her party on housing issues. She also spoke on women's issues.
Health and Retirement
In 2019, Suze Morrison was diagnosed with endometriosis. This is a health condition that can cause pain. Because of her health, she decided not to run for re-election in 2022. She chose to focus on her treatment instead.
