About Elizabeth Roy
Elizabeth Roy has been honoured to serve as your Whitby Mayor for the past four years and is seeking re-election to continue the positive momentum Whitby has seen over this Council term. For over 30 years, Elizabeth has dedicated her life to public service in Whitby and across Durham Region. She brings a collaborative, community-focused approach to leadership, one rooted in listening to residents and delivering practical results that improve everyday life.
Elizabeth was first elected to Whitby Council in 2006 as West Ward Councillor, serving until 2014. She then served as a Regional Councillor from 2014 to 2022 before being elected Mayor in 2022.
Elizabeth also served as a trustee with the Durham District School Board from 1997 to 2006, including four years as chair of the board.
She currently sits on the executive of Ontario’s Big City Mayors, and is chair of the Region of Durham’s Health and Social Services Committee.
Family
Elizabeth is the proud mother of three adult children — Joseph, Elise, and Sarah — and a grandmother of two. Having raised her family in Whitby, she understands firsthand the importance of creating a safe, vibrant community where families can thrive and future generations can succeed.
Professional Background
In addition to her years of public service, Elizabeth spent 32 years working as a professionally trained medical radiation therapist, including 20 years caring for patients at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and 12 years at Lakeridge Health Durham Regional Cancer Centre. This experience in healthcare helped shaped her compassionate leadership style and reinforced the importance of empathy and advocating for the well-being of others.
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Volunteer work
Elizabeth has spent over three decades volunteering and giving back to the Whitby community, including serving on more than two dozen boards and committees.
This includes volunteering with the Station Gallery Board of directors, Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, Whitby Public Library Board, Whitby 55+ Recreation Advisory Committee, the Abilities Centre Board of Directors, Downtown Whitby BIA Board of Management, Association of Local Public Health Agencies, Denise House Board of Directors, Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre capital campaign, Hospice Whitby capital campaign, Durham Region Humane Society, WindReach Farm, Boys and Girls Club Durham, Lakeridge Health Whitby Foundation, the Kinark Foundation, and many more.
Recognition
Elizabeth’s dedication to community service has been recognized through several honours, including the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and being named a Young Woman of Distinction by the YWCA.