Maureen McTeer, Adjunct Professor at Law, Science & Public Policy University of Ottawa

For three decades, author Maureen McTeer has been a leading advocate for and symbol of women’s rights, helping enshrine gender equality into the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Author of four best-selling books, with several academic and public awards for her work promoting a large public discussion of key medical and ethical issues facing Canadians, McTeer continues to inspire with the lessons she has learned as a lawyer, teacher and advocate for women’s rights and equality of opportunities in all aspects of Canadian life.