Hedy Fry, a notable long-serving politician in Canada, is seeking re-election in Vancouver Centre, where she holds the title of the longest-serving female Member of Parliament. Fry, who first gained prominence by defeating then-Prime Minister Kim Campbell in 1993, has faced various challenges throughout her career, including public controversy over her remarks in 2001 regarding racial discrimination. Despite not holding a cabinet position since 1997, she has remained an influential figure, continuing to serve in various parliamentary roles and winning each election since her initial victory.