Meet Canada’s newest senators 2022 – SenCanada

December 13, 2022

Senator Sharon Burey

A behavioural pediatrician for more than 30 years, Senator Sharon Burey has dedicated her career to equality and justice for those living in poverty, visible minorities and other marginalized communities. Since emigrating from Jamaica in 1976, Senator Burey has become a recognized leader for the health and well-being of children in Ontario. She founded ADHD Awareness Windsor. She has served as a member of the Pediatricians of Ontario Executive Council and the Ontario Medical Association Health Policy Committee. She was also the first woman of colour to become president of the Pediatricians Alliance of Ontario. Her health advocacy work has been recognized with many honours and awards, such as the Ontario Chapter Excellence Award and the Special Achievement Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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