Dr. Hedy Fry has been the Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre for 31 years. She was elected in 1993 and was the first rookie to defeat a sitting Prime Minister. She is now the longest-sitting female Member of Parliament in Canadian history.

She practiced medicine at St. Paul’s Hospital for two decades, delivering over 500 babies, and has always lived in Vancouver for the last 55 years.

And never missed a Pride Parade - in costume and 6 inch heels - since 1992!

She served as Minister of Multiculturalism and Women’s Equality in Jean Chrétien’s cabinet from 1996-2002. She brought these two clear Canadian values globally during that time. She fought for LGBTQ2SI+ rights from the beginning, delivering full equality to that community through legislation and policy.

She is a strong advocate for human rights, housing, healthcare, seniors, and the environment – all important issues for residents of Vancouver Centre.

In addition to her duties as Member of Parliament, Dr. Fry serves as head of Canada’s delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe’s 57 Nation Parliamentary Assembly (OSCEPA), and is the OSCEPA’s Special Representative for Gender Issues.