Stephanie Bowman | |
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![]() Bowman in November 2022 | |
Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for Don Valley West | |
Assumed office June 2, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Kathleen Wynne |
Personal details | |
Political party | Liberal |
Residence(s) | Toronto,Ontario |
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