HONOURABLE Dr. JEAN AUGUSTINE

Dr. Jean Augustine is the first African Canadian woman to be elected to the House of Commons. During her 13 years in Parliament, she served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, Minister of State and Deputy Speaker.

Jean was appointed by the Government of Ontario as Fairness Commissioner in 2007, a position created to advocate for Canadians with foreign credentials. She held this position for 11 years.

Among Dr. Augustine’s many achievements and honours include leading the motion that allowed for the placement of the Famous Five statue on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, and the motion that created Black History Month in Canada.

We celebrate her Lifetime of Achievements as a Member of Parliament, Teacher, Principal, Educator, Community Builder, Mother & Grandmother.

Dr. Augustine has received honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from seven universities. Her legacy lives on through the institutions that honour her name. These include, a leadership academy, two parks, a secondary school and the Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women’s Empowerment to name a few.

Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine continues to lead by example. We celebrate her Lifetime of Achievements as a Member of Parliament, Teacher, Principal, Educator, Community Builder, Mother & Grandmother.

HONOURABLE DR. JEAN AUGUSTINE - PC, CM, OOnt, CBE - 2022 Women of Inspiration™ Awards –Lifetime Achievement