Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: September 24, 2021
- Invested on: October 26, 2023
Elizabeth McGregor, C.M.
Douro-Dummer, Ontario
Elizabeth McGregor is a champion of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Recognized as a powerful proponent for gender mainstreaming, she has worked with the federal government to craft public policy on science, ethics and human rights, and her groundbreaking research on civil liberties has brought her to the United Nations in Asia and Europe. Her forays into politics and her commitment as an author, mentor and facilitator continue to inspire and empower women and youth to enter leadership roles in science, politics and public service.