Her two initiatives, the Canada Health Act and the Child Tax Credit, endured as models of progressive policies for the welfare of Canadians.
She was a teacher, federal minister, and university professor and administrator at the University of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada.
Awarded the O.C. (Officer of the Order of Canada) on October 23, 1997 and received on February 4, 1998 for her services to education.
Professor Emeritus at the University of Ottawa where she has researched developments in the applied social sciences across Canada in the fields of health and education.
Retired and based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (June 2008)
Member of parliament, minister and university professor.