Sarah Jama
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
January 1, 1994
BIRTHPLACE
Canada
AGE
30 Years Old
GENDER
Female
Other Information
| Occupation | Canadian Politician |
|---|---|
| Years Active | 2016-present |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Residence | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Education | McMaster University |
| Political Party | Independent Party (2023–present) |
About
Sarah Jama is a Canadian politician and disability rights activist who has served as a member of the Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Hamilton Centre since March 2023. Originally elected as a member of the Ontario New Democratic Party.
Before Fame
Jama sought the NDP nomination in the Hamilton Centre by-election after former MPP and NDP leader Andrea Horwath resigned to run for mayor.
Trivia
She was expelled from the NDP caucus on October 23, 2023, for not abiding by the terms of an agreement with party leader Marit Stiles by taking a “number of unilateral actions”, including repeated controversial statements on the 2023 Israel–Hamas war and threatening Premier Doug Ford with legal action without first consulting with her caucus.
Family Life
Sarah Jama was born on January 1, 1994, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She was born with cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair for mobility. After graduating from McMaster University with a social science degree, Jama settled in Hamilton, Ontario. She is of Somali descent.
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