Olivia Chow is a Canadian politician and former member of the House of Commons. She was born on July 24, 1967, in Hong Kong and later moved to Canada. Chow is known for her work with the New Democratic Party (NDP) and has served as a city councillor in Toronto. In 2023, Olivia Chow was elected as the mayor of Toronto, making her the first Asian-Canadian woman to hold this position. Throughout her career, she has focused on issues such as affordable housing, public transit, and social justice, advocating for the needs of diverse communities in the city.