The Honourable Jean Augustine- a humanitarian and grass roots activist who’s contribution expands to many social causes through her involvement on boards such as that of York University, The Hospital for Sick Children and She also served as the National President of the Congress of Black Women of Canada.
Her capacities and work ethic were recognized by political leaders who began to call upon her for various tasks ranging from the development and launch of Canada's official multiculturalism policy in 1971, to providing advice on cabinet level appointments.
In 1993, Jean Augustine made history as the first African-Canadian woman to be elected to Canada’s House of Commons as the Member of Parliament from the Greater Toronto Area constituency of Etobicoke-Lakeshore. She served with distinction winning four consecutive elections until she decided to move on to new challenges in 2006.
Jean Augustine’s story is a testament to the power of hard work and devotion in pursuit of social justice.
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