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‘Ready to get started’: Family doctor elected MP eager for next chapter

Published Apr 15, 2026 at 12:46am

The Canadian Press
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The Canadian Press
‘Ready to get started’: Family doctor elected MP eager for next chapter

TORONTO - Danielle Martin’s first job after graduating from university was in the office of a member of provincial parliament who served as the Liberals’ health critic under a Progressive Conservative government in Ontario.

The experience led Martin to attend medical school. She became a family physician who advocated for changes to improve the health-care system.

Her work at the legislature not only inspired Martin to become a physician, but it also sparked an interest in politics.

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