Episode 17 - Karen McCrimmon

On this episode, Karen McCrimmon and I sit down in her provincial MPP office to discuss her journey of service.  Karen grew up in communities across Ontario - Toronto, Timmins, and Windsor - and was active in both cadets and the Army reserves during her youth. After completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Windsor, she enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces and was the first women to qualify as an air navigator. She spent most of her career in air operations and hung up her flight suit after 26 years. However, her retirement didn't last long and she decided to continue to serve via politics - first as a federal MP and then as a provincial MPP. Her road to the house of commons started through local volunteering and grew to a point where she ran to be the leader of the federal Liberal Party.  There is no doubt Karen is passionate about service and taking care of her fellow citizens. Show notes:Karen’s military serviceKaren’s loss in 2010Karen’s win in 2015Karen’s decision to leave federal politicsKaren’s return to politicsBook Recommendation - Steven Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleRestaurant Recommendations - Heart & Soul Cafe and Constance Lake LodgeThanks again for listening to the NSP.NSP on LinkedInNSP on FacebookNSP on InstagramNSP Podcast Music Credit: RomanSenykMusic, Action Trailer NSP Podcast Logo - L. Ayotte, 2023NSP Shorts Music Credit: nomaBeats, You Are The Best!NSP Shorts Logo - L. Ayotte, 2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit granitestrategies.substack.com