Elizabeth McGregor

Elizabeth McGregor is a Canadian veterinarian, who, in 2021, 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."[1][2][3][4]

Early life and career

McGregor was born and raised in Peterborough, Ontario.[2] 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.[2] 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.[2][3]

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.[2] 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.[2][5]

References
  1. 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.
  2. "Dr. Elizabeth (Betsy) McGregor of Peterborough appointed to Order of Canada - Peterborough | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
  3. "Peterborough's Betsy McGregor appointed to the Order of Canada". kawarthaNOW. 29 December 2021.
  4. O'Grady, Angela. "Douro-Dummer Woman Receives Order Of Canada". PtboCanada. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
  5. McGregor, Betsy (2019). Women on the ballot : pathways to political power. Oakville, Ont. ISBN 978-1-4869-3269-6. OCLC 1122455430.


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