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She studied at the University of Windsor, earning a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology). She then taught at the Ontario School for Mentally Challenged Children , worked as a controller at a trucking firm, volunteered for ten years helping immigrants and refugees settle and find work in Canada, served as a community member of the Ontario Parole Board. At the time of her election, she was the Vice-President of a firm employing more than 100 people.
In 1993, she was elected to the riding of Brampton . In 1997, she won the seat to Brampton West--Mississauga , and a third mandate on November 27, 2000.
| Preceded by: John McDermid , P.C. |
Members of Parliament from Brampton | Succeeded by: Riding abolished 1996 |
| Preceded by: Riding created 1996 |
Members of Parliament from Brampton West--Mississauga | Succeeded by: (incumbent) |