{"id":2963,"date":"2025-01-14T07:22:56","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T13:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edmonton-yes.com\/?p=2963"},"modified":"2025-01-14T07:22:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T13:22:58","slug":"anne-mclellan-a-trailblazer-in-science-and-politics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edmonton-yes.com\/en\/eternal\/anne-mclellan-a-trailblazer-in-science-and-politics","title":{"rendered":"Anne McLellan \u2013 A Trailblazer in Science and Politics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>&#8220;The government can never build a strong country on its own. It can help, create conditions, facilitate, and implement the right public policies. But beyond that, it\u2019s up to the people. Everyone must contribute to building a strong nation.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These words belong to Anne McLellan, a politician whose contributions to Canada&#8217;s development include years of service as the Deputy Prime Minister. A legal scholar, university professor, and tireless leader in volunteer work, Anne has left an indelible mark on Canadian society. More on <a href=\"https:\/\/edmonton-yes.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/edmonton-yes.com\/\">edmonton-yes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0c2ebd0f1d7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0c2ebd0f1d7\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edmonton-yes.com\/en\/eternal\/anne-mclellan-a-trailblazer-in-science-and-politics\/#It_All_Starts_with_Academia\" >It All Starts with Academia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edmonton-yes.com\/en\/eternal\/anne-mclellan-a-trailblazer-in-science-and-politics\/#Moving_to_Alberta\" >Moving to Alberta<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edmonton-yes.com\/en\/eternal\/anne-mclellan-a-trailblazer-in-science-and-politics\/#Entering_Politics\" >Entering Politics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edmonton-yes.com\/en\/eternal\/anne-mclellan-a-trailblazer-in-science-and-politics\/#Life_After_Politics\" >Life After Politics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_All_Starts_with_Academia\"><\/span>It All Starts with Academia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"579\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.edmonton-yes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/01\/1-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.edmonton-yes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/01\/1-15.jpg 579w, https:\/\/cdn.edmonton-yes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/01\/1-15-300x181.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Anne McLellan was born on August 31, 1950, in Noel Shore, Nova Scotia. She grew up in a family with two other children, where her parents were involved in party politics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After graduating from high school in Noel Shore, Anne pursued higher education at Dalhousie University. She quickly established herself as a successful student and an active member of the Liberals Club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree, Anne continued her studies in law, receiving a Master of Laws degree from King\u2019s College University in London in 1974.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1976, she was admitted to the Nova Scotia Bar and began working at a law firm in Halifax. However, after a short time in practice, Anne decided to return to academia and joined the law faculty at the University of New Brunswick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the University of New Brunswick, Anne taught contract and constitutional law and served as Deputy Dean. She became the first woman to be granted a tenured position on the university\u2019s law faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moving_to_Alberta\"><\/span>Moving to Alberta<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.edmonton-yes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/01\/2-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.edmonton-yes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/01\/2-13.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/cdn.edmonton-yes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/01\/2-13-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.edmonton-yes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/01\/2-13-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.edmonton-yes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/01\/2-13-696x392.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1980, Anne McLellan moved to Edmonton, a city she considers her second home\u2014a move that would change her life forever. She began teaching at the University of Alberta, focusing on constitutional issues discussed by then-Alberta Premier Pierre Trudeau. His vision resonated with Anne, and he became a mentor and colleague.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the next 13 years, Anne served on the University of Alberta\u2019s law faculty, holding positions as an associate professor, full professor, and Deputy Dean. In 1987, she spent a sabbatical year as a visiting scholar at Duke University, where she taught a course on Comparative Civil Liberties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entering_Politics\"><\/span>Entering Politics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Anne built a solid reputation as a legal expert, she also became actively involved in political activities with the Liberal Party. She worked on legislative development and supported candidates during election campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1992, Anne took her first step as a candidate when community leaders approached her to run for federal office. After consulting her family, she decided to stand as the Liberal candidate in Edmonton Northwest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1993, Anne McLellan became the first federal Liberal elected in Alberta, serving as Minister of Natural Resources. She played a pivotal role in advancing Alberta\u2019s oil sands development at the national level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1997, Anne was re-elected in the newly formed Edmonton West riding. She was appointed Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. In 2002, she became Canada\u2019s Minister of Health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Life_After_Politics\"><\/span>Life After Politics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anne left politics in 2006 and joined Bennett Jones LLP as a senior advisor. She also became a distinguished scholar at the University of Alberta\u2019s Research Chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2011, Anne agreed to chair Dalhousie\u2019s Advisory Council and later became the university\u2019s 7th Chancellor. She continues to educate and inspire future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anne McLellan has received numerous prestigious awards for her work. She is an Officer of the Order of Canada and holds honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from the University of Alberta and Cape Breton University.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;The government can never build a strong country on its own. 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