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'''Charmaine Williams''' {{Post-nominals|country=CAN|MPP}} is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] politician, currently serving as [[Women's Issues (Ontario ministry)|Associate Minister of Women's Social and Economic Opportunity]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite news |date=2022-06-24 |title=There are seven new faces — including a former CFLer — in Doug Ford's cabinet |language=en-CA |work=[[The Toronto Star]] |url=https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2022/06/24/there-are-seven-new-faces-including-a-former-cfler-in-doug-fords-cabinet.html |access-date=2022-06-25 |issn=0319-0781}}</ref> She was elected to the [[Legislative Assembly of Ontario]] in the [[2022 Ontario general election|2022 provincial election]], representing the riding of [[Brampton Centre (provincial electoral district)|Brampton Centre]] as a member of the [[Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario]]. |
'''Charmaine Williams''' {{Post-nominals|country=CAN|MPP}} is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] politician, currently serving as [[Women's Issues (Ontario ministry)|Associate Minister of Women's Social and Economic Opportunity]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite news |date=2022-06-24 |title=There are seven new faces — including a former CFLer — in Doug Ford's cabinet |language=en-CA |work=[[The Toronto Star]] |url=https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2022/06/24/there-are-seven-new-faces-including-a-former-cfler-in-doug-fords-cabinet.html |access-date=2022-06-25 |issn=0319-0781}}</ref> She was elected to the [[Legislative Assembly of Ontario]] in the [[2022 Ontario general election|2022 provincial election]], representing the riding of [[Brampton Centre (provincial electoral district)|Brampton Centre]] as a member of the [[Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario]]. |
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== Municipal Politics == |
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Williams ran for the vacant Ward 7 & 8 [[Brampton City Council|city council]] seat in the [[2018 Peel Region municipal elections#Ward 7 & 8 2|2018 municipal election]]. During the campaign, Williams |
Williams ran for the vacant Ward 7 & 8 [[Brampton City Council|city council]] seat in the [[2018 Peel Region municipal elections#Ward 7 & 8 2|2018 municipal election]]. During the campaign, Williams played a pivotal role in several initiatives that significantly impacted the community. She was instrumental in reviving the Garden Recognition Program through a collaboration with the Chinguacousy and Brampton Horticultural Societies, enhancing the city's green spaces, also championed the establishment of Emancipation Park and the replacement of park structures and turf, ensuring that public spaces were well-maintained and accessible. |
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Additionally, she supported the creation of a community garden at Earnscliffe Park, promoting local agriculture and community engagement. Her commitment to social justice was evident in her advocacy for the establishment of an Equity Office, aimed at fostering inclusivity and fairness, thus pushed for an increase in bylaw officers to ensure the enforcement of local regulations. On the global stage, she worked to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for Africa and the Caribbean, strengthening economic ties and promoting international development. <ref>{{cite web |last1=Mirza |first1=Maryam |title=Charmaine Williams wins, making her first Black woman to win a seat on Brampton city council |url=https://www.bramptonguardian.com/news-story/8981089-charmaine-williams-wins-making-her-first-black-woman-to-win-a-seat-on-brampton-city-council/ |website=Brampton Guardian |date=22 October 2018 |access-date=3 June 2022 |language=en-CA}}</ref> |
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On October 22, 2018, Williams was elected receiving 25.76% of the vote in a 9 person race.<ref>{{cite news |title=Brampton election results 2018 |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/4541546/brampton-municipal-election-2018/ |access-date=2 November 2022 |work=[[Global News]] |date=23 October 2018}}</ref> With her victory, Williams became the first Black woman ever elected to Brampton City Council.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sheikh |first1=Maleeha |title=Charmaine Williams becomes first Black woman elected to Brampton City Council |url=https://toronto.citynews.ca/2018/10/23/charmaine-williams-becomes-first-black-woman-elected-to-brampton-city-council/ |website=CityNews |date=24 October 2018 |access-date=3 June 2022}}</ref> |
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== Provincial |
== Provincial Politics == |
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On March 31, 2021, Williams was named Ontario PC candidate for the Brampton Centre riding.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Heck |first1=Alexandra |title=City councillor Charmaine Williams named PC candidate for Brampton Centre |url=https://www.bramptonguardian.com/news-story/10365234-city-councillor-charmaine-williams-named-pc-candidate-for-brampton-centre/ |access-date=3 November 2022 |work=[[Brampton Guardian]] |date=2 April 2021}}</ref> On June 2, 2022, she defeated [[Ontario New Democratic Party|NDP]] incumbent [[Sara Singh]], receiving 41.36% of the vote.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Moon |first1=Jenna |title=PCs' Charmaine Williams takes Brampton Centre riding from NDP deputy leader Sara Singh |url=https://www.thestar.com/politics/ontario-election/2022/06/02/pcs-charmaine-williams-takes-brampton-centre-riding-from-ndp-deputy-leader-sara-singh.html |access-date=3 November 2022 |work=[[Toronto Star]] |date=2 June 2022}}</ref> |
On March 31, 2021, Williams was named Ontario PC candidate for the Brampton Centre riding.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Heck |first1=Alexandra |title=City councillor Charmaine Williams named PC candidate for Brampton Centre |url=https://www.bramptonguardian.com/news-story/10365234-city-councillor-charmaine-williams-named-pc-candidate-for-brampton-centre/ |access-date=3 November 2022 |work=[[Brampton Guardian]] |date=2 April 2021}}</ref> On June 2, 2022, she defeated [[Ontario New Democratic Party|NDP]] incumbent [[Sara Singh]], receiving 41.36% of the vote.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Moon |first1=Jenna |title=PCs' Charmaine Williams takes Brampton Centre riding from NDP deputy leader Sara Singh |url=https://www.thestar.com/politics/ontario-election/2022/06/02/pcs-charmaine-williams-takes-brampton-centre-riding-from-ndp-deputy-leader-sara-singh.html |access-date=3 November 2022 |work=[[Toronto Star]] |date=2 June 2022}}</ref> |
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On June 24, she was appointed to the [[Ford Ministry]] as [[Women's Issues (Ontario ministry)|Associate Minister of Women's Social and Economic Opportunity]].,<ref name="auto" /> making her the first |
On June 24, she was appointed to the [[Ford Ministry]] as [[Women's Issues (Ontario ministry)|Associate Minister of Women's Social and Economic Opportunity]].,<ref name="auto" /> making her the first Black person appointed to cabinet in an Ontario PC government. |
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Currently, she has made strides with her Women Economic Security Program (WESP) that aims to help low-income women receive training to gain the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to secure employment, pursue an apprenticeship, or start a small business, thereby enhancing their financial security [https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1003928/ontario-helping-more-women-build-skills-and-get-jobs%7C WESP News Release]. Some other advocacies entail, engaging with (TMU)Toronto Metropolitan University President Mohamed Lachemi since her time on council to establish the new location for their Medical School in Brampton<ref>https://www.torontomu.ca/brampton/school-of-medicine/</ref>, and helping to connect Black community members to better care through Catholic Family Services<ref>https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1003500/ontario-making-it-easier-for-peel-regions-black-community-to-connect-to-care-close-to-home</ref>. |
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== Early Career == |
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Prior to entering politics, Charmaine Williams, a long-time resident of Brampton since 1980, had a 19-year career as a certified Multi-Systemic Therapist, Behavioural Consultant and Counsellor. Charmaine has also worked with several therapeutic programs and organizations like Associated Youth Services of Peel, Youth Substance Abuse Program, Peel Children’s Center and the Reach Out Center for Kids in Peel and the Halton Region. Through her beliefs and values gained in her work experience they helped to enhance her drive to advocate for her fellow citizens. |
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Revision as of 15:20, 4 September 2024
Charmaine Williams | |
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 Williams in 2024 | |
| Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for Brampton Centre | |
| Assumed office June 2, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Sara Singh |
| Associate Minister of Women's Social and Economic Opportunity of Ontario | |
| Assumed office June 24th, 2022 | |
| Premier | Doug Ford |
| Preceded by | Jill Dunlop |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Charmaine Williams MPP is a Canadian politician, currently serving as Associate Minister of Women's Social and Economic Opportunity.[1] She was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in the 2022 provincial election, representing the riding of Brampton Centre as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario.
Municipal Politics
Williams ran for the vacant Ward 7 & 8 city council seat in the 2018 municipal election. During the campaign, Williams played a pivotal role in several initiatives that significantly impacted the community. She was instrumental in reviving the Garden Recognition Program through a collaboration with the Chinguacousy and Brampton Horticultural Societies, enhancing the city's green spaces, also championed the establishment of Emancipation Park and the replacement of park structures and turf, ensuring that public spaces were well-maintained and accessible.
Additionally, she supported the creation of a community garden at Earnscliffe Park, promoting local agriculture and community engagement. Her commitment to social justice was evident in her advocacy for the establishment of an Equity Office, aimed at fostering inclusivity and fairness, thus pushed for an increase in bylaw officers to ensure the enforcement of local regulations. On the global stage, she worked to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for Africa and the Caribbean, strengthening economic ties and promoting international development. [2]
On October 22, 2018, Williams was elected receiving 25.76% of the vote in a 9 person race.[3] With her victory, Williams became the first Black woman ever elected to Brampton City Council.[4]
Provincial Politics
On March 31, 2021, Williams was named Ontario PC candidate for the Brampton Centre riding.[5] On June 2, 2022, she defeated NDP incumbent Sara Singh, receiving 41.36% of the vote.[6]
On June 24, she was appointed to the Ford Ministry as Associate Minister of Women's Social and Economic Opportunity.,[1] making her the first Black person appointed to cabinet in an Ontario PC government.
Currently, she has made strides with her Women Economic Security Program (WESP) that aims to help low-income women receive training to gain the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to secure employment, pursue an apprenticeship, or start a small business, thereby enhancing their financial security WESP News Release. Some other advocacies entail, engaging with (TMU)Toronto Metropolitan University President Mohamed Lachemi since her time on council to establish the new location for their Medical School in Brampton[7], and helping to connect Black community members to better care through Catholic Family Services[8].
Early Career
Prior to entering politics, Charmaine Williams, a long-time resident of Brampton since 1980, had a 19-year career as a certified Multi-Systemic Therapist, Behavioural Consultant and Counsellor. Charmaine has also worked with several therapeutic programs and organizations like Associated Youth Services of Peel, Youth Substance Abuse Program, Peel Children’s Center and the Reach Out Center for Kids in Peel and the Halton Region. Through her beliefs and values gained in her work experience they helped to enhance her drive to advocate for her fellow citizens.
Electoral Record
| 2022 Ontario general election: Brampton Centre | ||||||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | ||||
| Progressive Conservative | Charmaine Williams | 10,119 | 41.36 | +3.26 | ||||
| New Democratic | Sara Singh | 6,522 | 26.66 | −11.71 | ||||
| Liberal | Safdar Hussain | 6,119 | 25.01 | +7.68 | ||||
| Green | Karitsa Tye | 882 | 3.61 | +0.47 | ||||
| New Blue | Kathrin Matusiak | 821 | 3.36 | |||||
| Total valid votes | 24,463 | 100.0 | ||||||
| Total rejected, unmarked, and declined ballots | 139 | |||||||
| Turnout | 24,602 | 36.67 | ||||||
| Eligible voters | 66,997 | |||||||
| Progressive Conservative gain from New Democratic | Swing | +7.48 | ||||||
Source(s)
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| 2018 Brampton Municipal Election: Ward 7 & 8 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote | % |
| Charmaine Williams | 5,086 | 25.76 |
| Martin Singh | 4,403 | 22.30 |
| Karla Bailey | 3,489 | 17.67 |
| Harveen Dhaliwal | 3,364 | 17.04 |
| Cheryl Rodricks | 1,003 | 5.08 |
| Drew Riedstra | 824 | 4.17 |
| Gurvinder Singh | 712 | 3.61 |
| Sam Kunjicka | 512 | 2.59 |
| Mokshi Virk | 348 | 1.76 |
References
- ^ a b "There are seven new faces — including a former CFLer — in Doug Ford's cabinet". The Toronto Star. 2022-06-24. ISSN 0319-0781. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
- ^ Mirza, Maryam (22 October 2018). "Charmaine Williams wins, making her first Black woman to win a seat on Brampton city council". Brampton Guardian. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ "Brampton election results 2018". Global News. 23 October 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
- ^ Sheikh, Maleeha (24 October 2018). "Charmaine Williams becomes first Black woman elected to Brampton City Council". CityNews. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ Heck, Alexandra (2 April 2021). "City councillor Charmaine Williams named PC candidate for Brampton Centre". Brampton Guardian. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ Moon, Jenna (2 June 2022). "PCs' Charmaine Williams takes Brampton Centre riding from NDP deputy leader Sara Singh". Toronto Star. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ https://www.torontomu.ca/brampton/school-of-medicine/
- ^ https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1003500/ontario-making-it-easier-for-peel-regions-black-community-to-connect-to-care-close-to-home
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