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"Foremost Chinese Canadian politician", "the first Toronto mayor of Asian descent" and a "prominent figure in progressive politics" in Canada - all labels that describe Olivia Chow's professional achievements, but don't come close to describing her as a human being. Mayor Chow is nearly 70 years old this year and as vibrant as ever. What is her backstory, and how did she come to be the powerhouse we know today?WeWorkingWomen was thrilled to have the opportunity to ask Mayor Chow our pressing questions and get to know the personal story behind one of Canada's most accomplished public figures of Chinese heritage. Read the article by Xiaoxi (Cynthia) Wang, translated from the original Chinese below!