Hilary Weston

Hilary Weston

politician Canada

Hilary Weston is a prominent Canadian businesswoman and philanthropist, best known for her role as the former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario from 1997 to 2002. She is a member of the Weston family, which controls a significant grocery and drugstore empire in Canada. Weston has a strong commitment to community service and advocacy, particularly in areas related to arts, culture, and public spaces. Recently, she was in the news for her family's generous $50-million donation aimed at revitalizing Queen’s Park North in Toronto, highlighting her dedication to enhancing public spaces and fostering community engagement.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
16,676
Power
746$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 1 9.00 0.04% +0% 38,005,238 16,676 $1,700,000 746$
Totals 1 38,005,238 16,676 $1,700,000 746$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Former Ontario lieutenant-governor Hilary Weston cited the vital role that parks and gardens play in bringing people together. 9

The Globe and Mail: A $50-million parks gift is nice, but Toronto must take care of itself, too

Canada Canada: Hilary Weston read my lament and agreed, as she used to be lieutenant governor of Ontario and her office overlooked the park. 8

The Globe and Mail: A big gift to fix a Toronto gem