Urz Heer

Biography – Urz Heer

Urz Heer, a dynamic change maker, an inspiration to men and women alike, and an energetic community organizer, was born in Hamilton, Ontario.  Her post-secondary education includes a BA in Economics and additional studies in Biology.  Since 1992, Urz has made Brampton her home.

Working in the Credit & Risk Management industry for several years, Urz is currently employed by the Toronto-Dominion Bank as an underwriter.  She previously worked at Dun & Bradstreet and prior to that, she taught students in Grades 1 to 5.

A proud Bramptonian, Urz has been active in Peel Region for about two decades. Serving on many boards, including The Care Factor, Shalom-Salaam, and Concerned Citizens of Brampton, Urz’s charisma and dynamic leadership skills have brought people from all walks of life together to work for common causes such as raising funds for Haiti earthquake relief, for William Osler Health Centre, for food banks across the city, and for many other causes affecting people’s lives.

Her extensive world travels to places like Paris, Amsterdam, Jerusalem, Cairo, Jordan, and Geneva have contributed to her understanding of different cultures.   Through her passionate work on interfaith initiatives, including participation in an international peace conference in Switzerland, Urz has successfully built bridges amongst people of different faiths in Brampton and across the Greater Toronto Area. 

Not being part of the “old boys club” as council is now popularly called, Urz will bring a fresh energy and new ideas to Brampton City Council.  With her passion to improve the city she calls home, her extensive community involvement, and her understanding of city issues combined with her ability to mobilize people and resources, Urz will bring about the change that is needed. She will be a passionate advocate for the residents of Wards 2 and 6 a well as for the City of Brampton.

Bringing people together will make Brampton stronger and more vibrant.  “I would like to see Brampton's growing community have all the necessary services to accommodate the needs of my family and all families.  Together, we can do this.  Brampton is a community with people of many talents.  Let’s use our collective talents and make Brampton the leading city it has the potential to be.”  

Contact:
Urz Heer Campaign
Tel:  647-746-6700/647-897-7786
Email:  info@urzheer.ca
Website:  www.urzheer.ca

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Her past community involvements include:
*Over $1M fundraising for various causes
*Fundraising for Brampton's William Osler Hospital & petitioning for the rebuilding of Peel Memorial Hospital
*Founding Member of Concerned Citizens of Brampton
*MS Walk in Brampton 2010
*Interfaith bridge building at mosques, churches & synagogues in Brampton and the GTA
*Peace activist speaker at a Brampton City Hall March 2001
*Raising awareness for the United Way of Peel
*Community Awareness for the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Peel
*Women Leadership Fundraisers
*Career Fair in Mississauga for New Immigrants
*Fundraising for Humanitarian and Disaster Relief (Tsunami, South Asian, Bangladesh, Gaza, Swat, Katrina relief)
*Raising money for Mississauga's Foodpath foodbank
*Toronto's Daily Bread Foodbank
*Interfaith dialogue at World Youth Day with Pope John Paul II in Toronto
*Business Competitions at UofT-Building entrepreneurial spirit amongst youth
*Organised Career Fairs for newcomer and immigrants
*Represented Canadians at Switzerland's conference "Tools for Peace Conference" 2009
*Speaker at a Canadian conference in Hamilton- Peace and bridge building between faith groups
*Attended Brampton's remembrance of the Dec 6th event honouring women
*Speaker at Peel Poverty Action Group in February 2010
*Organised Islamophobia session for Peel Regional Police 2009
*Earth Day events at Brampton Brick in 2004, Downsview2007, 2009
*Organised Business Case Competitions for youth in 2008, 2009 at Univerity of Toronto