Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2014-05-08
Invested on: 2015-02-13
For advocating on behalf of women who are marginalized, victimized and incarcerated, and for her research on women in the criminal justice system.
Kimberly Pate is an outspoken advocate for social justice. Executive director of the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies, she has worked to improve conditions for women in prison and to support their reintegration into society. She has shed light on the special needs of Aboriginal women and those with mental health issues within the prison system. Frequently consulted by the media for her expertise, she has also contributed to national and international policy discussions on women in the criminal justice system through her research, writings and volunteerism.