Carolyn Parrish

thumb|Carolyn Parrish Carolyn Parrish (born Karolina Janozeski; October 3, 1946) is a Canadian politician who has served as the mayor of Mississauga since June 24, 2024. 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. Quotes Damn Americans... I hate those bastards. Recorded by an active microphone towards the end of a press scrum, Parrish later claimed her remark referred to the administration of George W. Bush and not the American people overall. As quoted in "MP apologizes for calling Americans 'bastards'" (27 February 2003), CBC News Come hell or high water, there's no frigging way I'm going to let one ovary bring the government down. As quoted in "Martin Liberals' fate rests with lone MP" (19 May 2005), The Globe and Mail. Quotes about Parrish As I sat and spoke with President Bush about his dream of launching a mission to Mars. And I thought to myself: Wouldn't continue great if we could get a Canadian on board? If a Canadian could be sent tens of millions of miles into the dark void of space. And as we all as a nation watch on television and together say aloud: "Bon voyage, Carolyn Parrish!" Paul Martin joking at the 2004 Parliamentary Press Gallery dinner; quoted in "Wit and warmth highlight press gallery dinner" (24 October 2004), CTV News. External links Category:1946 births Category:Living people Category:Liberal Party of Canada politicians Category:Politicians from Toronto Category:Women politicians in Canada Category:Mayors from Canada Category:Women born in the 1940s