House of CommonsIn officeLiberal Party of CanadaBritish Columbia · Vancouver CentreMember of Parliament
Hedy Fry
Profile
Hedy Fry is a Canadian politician and physician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre since 1993, making her the longest-serving female MP in Canadian history. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, she immigrated to Canada in 1970 and practiced medicine at St. Paul's Hospital for over two decades before entering politics. Throughout her career, she has held various roles, including Secretary of State for Multiculturalism and Status of Women, and currently serves as the chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health. Fry is known for her focus on diversity, gender issues, and healthcare policy.
Details
- Born
- August 6, 1941 · 84 years old
- Birth place
- San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
- Education
- Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin
- Career
- Physician at St. Paul's Hospital, President of the British Columbia Federation of Medical Women, President of the Vancouver Medical Association
