Civil law alumna Madeleine Meilleur (LLL 1983) has joined the Ontario cabinet as minister of Culture and Francophone Affairs.
Meilleur was elected MLA for Ottawa-Vanier following the provincial election held last October 2.
Before her election and appointment to the Ontario cabinet, she was active on the municipal scene as councillor for Rideau-Vanier on the Ottawa City Council.
A registered nurse and a lawyer specializing in labour and employment law, Meilleur was a member of the board of several community organizations and also brought her leadership to a variety of committees and working groups. She received a Community Builder Award from United Way in 2001 in recognition of her volunteer activities.
