About Stephanie

Stephanie Bowman is a mom, an accountant, a former bank executive and a respected community leader. Before becoming an MPP, she served as a member of the board of the Bank of Canada, where she assisted with the oversight of capital projects and corporate governance. 

As an MPP, Stephanie has put forward several pieces of progressive legislation designed to help families and make life easier for Ontarians. This year, she tabled the Cutting Taxes on Small Businesses Act which, if passed, would cut the small business tax rate by half.

A strong believer in the power of community and education to make the world a better place, Stephanie believes everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Throughout the years, she has partnered extensively with organizations committed to building a strong economy, improving access to quality education and empowering diversity and inclusivity.

Stephanie holds an Honours BA in Business Administration from Western University (Ivey Business School) and a Chartered Accountant designation. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario and a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors.

She and her husband have lived in Don Valley West for more than 25 years—it’s where they built their life and raised their two children.