Elizabeth McGregor
Elizabeth McGregor CM was a Canadian veterinarian, author, and feminist.
Early life and career
[edit]McGregor was born and raised in Peterborough, Ontario.[1] She completed a master’s degree in geography, and graduated as a doctor in veterinary medicine from the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph in 1987.[1] Previously, McGregor worked for two years in Indonesia with United Nations’ Food and Agricultural Organization, was a federal civil servant with Industry Canada and Agriculture Canada, a former fellow of the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Medical School, and founded the World Women’s Veterinary Association.[1][2]
McGregor ran as the federal Liberal candidate in the riding of Peterborough—Kawartha in the 2008 and 2011 federal elections, but lost to Conservative Dean Del Mastro both times.[1] In 2019, McGregor wrote a book, titled Women on the Ballot: Pathways to Political Power, highlighting Canadian women with diverse backgrounds who entered into politics at all levels.[1][3]
In 2021, McGregor was appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada for "her promotion of women in science and for her commitment to nurturing Canada’s next generation of leaders."[4][1][2][5]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Dr. Elizabeth (Betsy) McGregor of Peterborough appointed to Order of Canada - Peterborough | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- 1 2 "Peterborough's Betsy McGregor appointed to the Order of Canada". kawarthaNOW. 29 December 2021.
- ↑ McGregor, Betsy (2019). Women on the ballot : pathways to political power. Oakville, Ont. ISBN 978-1-4869-3269-6. OCLC 1122455430.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ↑ General, Office of the Secretary to the Governor (2021-12-20). "Governor General announces 135 appointments to the Order of Canada". The Governor General of Canada. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ↑ O'Grady, Angela (29 December 2021). "Douro-Dummer Woman Receives Order Of Canada". PtboCanada. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
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