Lee Fairclough is MPP for Etobicoke—Lakeshore, where she has lived for 25 years with her husband and raised their two boys.

Throughout her life, Lee has been driven by a strong belief in public service and a commitment to making life better for people and communities. Born and raised in a small town in rural Southwestern Ontario, where her mother was a teacher and her father was an engineer, Lee learned the values of responsibility and teamwork from an early age.

Her career has been dedicated to improving the lives of others, beginning as a radiation therapist caring for patients at Princess Margaret Hospital and continuing through executive roles in hospitals. She served as President of St. Mary’s General Hospital in Kitchener, where she led the hospital and guided the community through the pandemic, and as Senior Vice President of Clinical Care at CAMH, Canada’s largest academic mental health and addictions hospital.

Lee’s experiences in competitive sports have also shaped her leadership. She was a varsity swimmer and member of McMaster University’s Women’s Rugby Club. She went on to represent Canada at the Women’s Rugby World Cup as a member of Canada’s National Women’s Rugby Team. Through sport, she learned that a strong, determined team, working with integrity and purpose, can accomplish anything.

Deeply connected to her community, Lee has volunteered with local organizations, supported her children’s activities, and gained firsthand understanding of the challenges faced by local residents and families. She is motivated by a vision of a brighter future for Etobicoke—Lakeshore, where everyone has access to the health care, education, and opportunities they deserve.