Judy Sgro

Judy serves on the Executive of the Canada-United States Inter-parliamentary Group, and the Executive of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. She is a Member of the Canada-India Parliamentary Friendship Group, the Canada-Sri Lanka Parliamentary Friendship Group, the Canada-Afghanistan Parliamentary Friendship Group, the Canada-Italy Friendsh... ip Group and the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association. She is also a Member of the Save Darfur Parliamentary Coalition. In 2005, Judy was a Member of the Standing Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. This role complemented her work as a community safety advocate, and her commitment to make Toronto a safer place to work and play. Judy continues to champion community safety issues, encouraging crime-prevention programs at the local level, working to promote victim's rights, and supporting tough sentences for offenders. In December 2003, Judy was appointed Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in Paul Martin's Cabinet. While Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Judy championed family re-unification policies and worked hard to ensure our Immigration system is fair and compassionate. Previously, Judy served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Works and Government Services. In this role, she assisted Honourable Ralph Goodale with numerous files and gained valuable experience. From May 2001 to December 2002, Judy was Chair of the Prime Minister's Caucus Task Force on Urban Issues. Her report A Blueprint for Action was acclaimed and highly praised by numerous stakeholders. It has served as a reference for the creation of government policy to ensure Canada's urban regions have a sound foundation for future growth and prosperity. The report focuses on three priority programs as pillars of Canada's Urban Strategy: a National Affordable Housing Program; a National Sustainable Infrastructure Program; and a National Transit/Transportation Program. Judy served on the Toronto City Council from 1995 to 1998. She was ...Read More