Susan Eng, Canada's Toronto Death Cause and Obituary

 Susan Eng, Canada's Toronto Death Cause and Obituary: We pay tribute to the life and legacy of Susan Eng, who died in July 2025, with much respect and grief. Susan is a brave champion, a visionary leader, and a beloved board member. Her influence on our organization and the larger context of justice and human rights in Canada is profound and long-lasting.

Susan was a force for change rather than just a voice for it. She led us through some of our most important and trying times with unshakable courage, conviction, and clarity. Her presence on our board served as a model of genuine leadership in action in addition to being a source of strength and insight. She approached every decision with both heart and brain, always putting the needs of those who are most frequently ignored or unseen first.

Our work's basic foundation was influenced by her lifelong commitment to justice, equity, and the rights of marginalized populations. Susan never wavered in her conviction that innovative thinking and unrelenting campaigning were necessary for genuine transformation, whether in the community, the courts, or the business. She encouraged all of us—staff, leadership, and allies alike—to perform better, think more broadly, and maintain our sense of purpose. She never shied away from difficult discussions or harsh realities.

Susan left behind a legacy that transcends all positions and institutions. She was a trailblazer for decades as a woman of color in leadership roles and an advocate for social justice, women's rights, immigrants, and the elderly. Her compassion matched her keen intelligence, and her profound empathy matched her ferocious advocacy. The people who worked with her were aware that she was a role model who led with honesty, consideration, and a strong sense of duty to the communities she worked in.

While we lament her passing, we also honor the life she led, which affected thousands of people and influenced the development of equity work in our nation. She left a lasting impression on our hearts and our mission, and we will always be thankful for the time we spent with her and the guidance she offered.

We pledge to carry on the work in order to respect Susan's legacy in the most significant way possible. By defending moral principles, opposing injustice, and creating the compassionate, inclusive Canada she always thought was possible.

I am grateful for everything, Susan. Your voice will reverberate across all we do.