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Goldie Ghamari

Goldie Ghamari is a Canadian former politician and former lawyer who represented Carleton in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 2018 to 2025.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Goldie Ghamari is a Canadian former politician and former lawyer who represented Carleton in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 2018 to 2025. She was elected as a Progressive Conservative, later sat as an Independent after being removed from the PC caucus in 2024, and did not seek re-election in 2025.

Early life and education

Ghamari was born in Ahvaz, Iran, and later moved to Canada. Available sources say she studied at the University of Toronto and earned a law degree from the University of Ottawa.

Before entering politics, Ghamari worked as an international trade lawyer. The Law Society of Ontario later found that she had engaged in professional misconduct and suspended her licence after she repeatedly failed to cooperate with a regulatory investigation.

Political career

She won the Carleton seat in the 2018 provincial election and was re-elected in 2022 as a Progressive Conservative. Legislative Assembly records list her committee and parliamentary assistant roles during her time in office.

Removal from the Progressive Conservative caucus

In June 2024, Doug Ford removed Ghamari from the PC caucus, citing repeated serious lapses in judgment after she met with British far-right figure Tommy Robinson. She then sat as an Independent.

Departure from politics

Ghamari announced that she would not run in the 2025 election, ending her term as MPP for Carleton. CBC reported that she had been a two-term representative for the riding.

Key facts

  • Goldie Ghamari represented Carleton in the Ontario Legislative Assembly from 2018 to 2025.
  • She was elected as a Progressive Conservative and later became an Independent after being removed from caucus in 2024.
  • Her removal followed a meeting with British far-right figure Tommy Robinson.
  • She did not seek re-election in the 2025 Ontario provincial election.
  • She is recognized as the first Iranian-Canadian woman elected to provincial office in Canada.
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Canadian context

Ghamari was a member of the Ontario Legislature for Carleton and became the first Iranian-Canadian woman elected to provincial office in Canada, making her relevant to Canadian political history and representation.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Goldie Ghamari?
She is a Canadian former politician and former lawyer who served as the MPP for Carleton in Ontario from 2018 to 2025.
What riding did she represent?
She represented Carleton in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
What party was she affiliated with?
She was elected as a Progressive Conservative and later sat as an Independent after being removed from caucus in 2024.
Why was she removed from the PC caucus?
Doug Ford’s office said she was removed because of repeated serious lapses in judgment after she met with Tommy Robinson.
Did Goldie Ghamari run in the 2025 election?
No. She announced that she would not seek re-election in 2025.
What is she known for outside politics?
She was previously a lawyer, and sources also note her activism and public commentary on Iranian and human-rights issues.

References

  1. Legislative Assembly of Ontario — https://www.ola.org/en/members/all/goldie-ghamari
    Supports: Riding represented, dates of service, committee roles, party affiliation.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldie_Ghamari
    Supports: Birth details, education, occupation, caucus removal, general biography.
  3. CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/goldie-ghamari-not-seeking-re-election-1.7447223
    Supports: Decision not to seek re-election, two-term representation, caucus removal context.
  4. Jewish News Syndicate — https://www.jns.org/israel-news/canadian-politician-urges-all-to-bring-your-israel-flags-to-iranian-rallies
    Supports: Education background and public profile as an Iranian-born Canadian politician.
  5. Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q55081032
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupation, party affiliation.