Annemarie Hagan

When she died at the age of 101 in January 2023, former Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion was mourned across Canada. And honoured in a State funeral. Born to humble roots on the Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec on Valentine’s Day 1921, Hazel lived an inspiring and unexpected life.

From her early days on a Women’s Pro Hockey team in Montreal, to leading Mississauga, one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing cities for 36 years, Hazel was a unique and outspoken leader. Even scandals couldn’t keep her down!

Join Annemarie Hagan, former Manager of the Museums of Mississauga, for this exploration of Mayor Hazel’s surprising life and legacies. Annemarie brings both personal and historical perspectives to this story, having had the honour to get to know the Mayor over her two decades working for the City of Mississauga.

Join the LUNCH BUNCH after the meeting at

District & Kitchen Bar

335 Plains Rd E (at Downsview Dr.)

Burlington ON

A separate email invitation will be sent for lunch sign up. You can also sign up as you enter the meeting room if spaces remain.