Muriel Smith has dedicated her life to promoting social justice in Canada and around the world. As a provincial cabinet minister, she spearheaded initiatives such as a publicly funded, accessible childcare system. She has been a trailblazer and a mentor for women in politics. In addition, she has been an ardent volunteer for over four decades. She served as president of the United Nations Association in Canada and has helped to lead the National Council of Women, Empowering Women of Burma and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, among many other organizations.