Was first elected into public office as a Toronto District School Board trustee in 1985 where she served for 6 years
Was elected as a Meetro Toronto Councillor in 1991, championing the free dental care for hcildren in povety and the City’s school breakfast and lunch programs
Has served on council for 14 years taking on roles as Chair of the Community Services Committee, Vice Chair of the TTC, and served on the Budget Committee
In 2006, was elected as the MP for Trinity-Spadina
In 2015, joined the Toronto Metropolitan University as a Distinguished Visiting Professor
