Carolyn Parrish
Carolyn Parrish | |
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Bob Horner | |
Succeeded by | Steve Mahoney |
Personal details | |
Born | Karolina Janoszewska October 3, 1946 Independent |
Other political affiliations | Liberal (1993-2004) |
Relatives | Marsha Canham (sister) |
Profession | Teacher, writer |
Carolyn Parrish (born Karolina Janoszewska; October 3, 1946) is a politician in Ontario, Canada. She was a member of the House of Commons from 1993 to 2006 representing ridings in Mississauga, Ontario; initially as a Liberal Party MP, and then as an independent MP from 2004 to 2006 following her removal from the party. She became a city councillor for Mississauga City Council in 2006, and remained there until 2010, when she was defeated by Ron Starr. After a brief retirement from politics,[1] Parrish contested and won the position of Councillor for Ward 5 in the 2014 municipal election.[2] She resigned on March 15, 2024 to contest in the 2024 Mississauga mayoral by-election.
Background
Parrish was born as Karolina Janoszewska and is of Polish heritage.
Federal politics
Criticism of U.S. President George W. Bush
Never promoted from the parliamentary backbench, Parrish was largely unknown nationally until the eve of the
After the widespread media attention on her "
In August 2004, Parrish again created controversy by referring to those supporting the
Following the
In October 2004, at the annual
This Hour Has 22 Minutes incident and departure from caucus
On November 17, 2004, clips of a skit for the CBC Television comedy series This Hour Has 22 Minutes were released, in which she stomped on a Bush doll and performed voodoo on its head, where she said "it would do the least damage." The full version was to air on November 19. The sketch caused outrage from Conservative members and prompted Martin to ask for a meeting with her.[13]
On November 18, a
On November 19, Parrish spoke to the press about her expulsion from caucus. She said that had she been in Martin's place, she would have done the same. She went on to say, however, that the party under Martin had fallen into disarray and that Martin and his inner circle ran the party using guerrilla warfare tactics. She said she would still vote with the Liberals on the vast majority of legislation, but would now be free to express her views without fear of reprisal.[16]
Though excluded from caucus, Parrish initially still sat as a Liberal in the House of Commons but became an independent on November 21 so that the
On November 30, 2004, Parrish appeared on CNN in an interview with Wolf Blitzer and Tucker Carlson, defending her position against Bush and her recent actions that led to ousting from the Liberal party. She also defended the overall Canadian stance regarding the Iraq War and the National Missile Defence program.[17] Several days later Martin appeared on Late Edition, with Blitzer hosting. Blitzer talked about several MPs attacking Bush and Martin replied that only Parrish had made attacks and that they had been condemned throughout Parliament.[18]
Independent MP and retirement from federal politics
Parrish announced in December 2004 that she would oppose the Martin government's proposed legislation to legally establish same-sex marriage in Canada. A surprise to the Prime Minister, Parrish claimed that, although she personally supports same-sex marriage, her constituents were generally opposed to it.[19]
On May 19, 2005, Paul Martin's Liberal government faced two
In July 2005, Parrish castigated Chief of Defence Staff General Rick Hillier as being "dangerous" and a "testosterone-filled general" after he made comments stating that a soldier's purpose was "to be able to kill people" such as terrorists whom he described as "murderers and scumbags."[20]
Although Parrish indicated that she was considering returning to the Liberal Caucus and remains to date a card-carrying member of the Liberal Party, an aide to the Prime Minister stated on July 29, 2005, that "he's not even entertaining the thought of welcoming Carolyn Parrish back to caucus." Parrish was the only one of four
On October 13, 2005, Parrish's spokeswoman announced that the MP had sent a letter to her constituents stating that she would not stand for re-election.[21] She publicly supported the Liberal candidate, Omar Alghabra, ahead of the 2006 election.
Mississauga City Council
In the
Parrish is currently the councillor for Ward 5 in Mississauga City Council, after winning the seat in the 2014 municipal election.[2] She has stated that she believes non-citizen permanent residents should have the right to sit on municipal committees, though not on the city council itself.[25]
On February 20, 2024, Parrish sent a letter to the Mississauga ward 5 constituents informing them that she will be resigning her councillor's seat effective March 15, 2024, in order to run for the mayor's seat in a citywide by-election to be held June 10, 2024, to replace former mayor Bonnie Crombie.
References
- ^ Rosella, Louie (October 25, 2010). "Parrish announces retirement after defeat". The Mississauga News. Metroland Media Group. Archived from the original on October 29, 2010. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
- ^ a b Rosella, Louie (October 27, 2014). "Parrish's political career resurrected in Ward 5". The Mississauga News. Metroland Media Group. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
- ^ Strobel, Mike (December 10, 2009). "Poles stand out - quietly". Toronto Sun. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
- ^ a b Yang, Jennifer (November 6, 2010). "Why Carolyn Parrish lost the election". Toronto Star. Retrieved September 9, 2013.
- ^ "Ms. Carolyn Parrish, M.P." lop.parl.ca. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ "MP apologizes for calling Americans 'bastards'". CBC News. February 27, 2003. Retrieved December 25, 2011.
- ^ "Parrish wins bitter Liberal nomination battle". CP24. March 8, 2004. Archived from the original on June 15, 2012. Retrieved December 25, 2011.
- CTV.ca. August 27, 2004. Retrieved December 25, 2011.[dead link]
- ^ "Outspoken Parrish doesn't seek approval". CTV News. November 4, 2004. Archived from the original on April 21, 2012. Retrieved December 25, 2011.
- ^ "A cast of characters". CBC News. April 13, 2006. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
- ^ "Martin slams anti-American rhetoric by Liberal MP, Parrish unapologetic". Canadian Press. November 4, 2004.
- ^ "Wit and warmth highlight press gallery dinner". CTV News. October 24, 2004. Archived from the original on January 14, 2005. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
- ^ 22 Minutes at 22 Years: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?, archived from the original on December 21, 2021, retrieved October 25, 2021
- ^ Clark, Campbell (November 18, 2004). "Parrish refuses to tone down criticism". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
- ^ Dawson, Anne (November 19, 2004). "Martin kicks MP Parrish out of caucus". and "Parrish | Behaviour demeans others: Martin". Montreal Gazette. Ottawa, Ontario. CanWest News Services. pp. A1–A4. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ "Ex-Liberal says she has no regrets over firing". CBC News. November 19, 2004. Retrieved December 8, 2011.
- ^ Adams, James (January 8, 2005). "Parrish to Carlson: There's life after the axe". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ Rythoven, Eric Van (October 2022). "Backstage Mockery: Impoliteness and Asymmetry on the World Stage". Global Studies Quarterly. 2 (4). Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ Gallant, Paul (January 5, 2005). "Same-sex marriage: Harassing the squeamish". Xtra. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
Once one of the strongest Parliamentary supporters of lesbian and gay rights, Parrish's feud with Martin seems to have had an effect on her personal beliefs. Though she claims to support same-sex marriage personally, she says her constituents oppose it and that she'll vote against the bill
- ^ Taber, Jane (July 26, 2005). "Parrish, Liberals may kiss and make up". The Mississauga News. The Globe and Mail. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ a b "Former Liberal MP Parrish won't run again". CBC News. October 13, 2005. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ Rosella, Louie (October 25, 2010). "Parrish announces retirement after defeat". The Mississauga News. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
- ^ Grewat, Sam (September 19, 2011). "Another McCallion ally beats Parrish by a nose". Toronto Star. Retrieved December 25, 2011.
- ^ "Inquiry justified: Parrish". The Mississauga News. October 3, 2011. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
- ^ Stolarz, Melissa (March 14, 2018). "Do You Need to be a Canadian Citizen to Serve on a Mississauga Committee?". InSauga. Retrieved March 17, 2018.