Jean Augustine
CanadapoliticianFemaleb. 19378.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Jean Augustine is a prominent Canadian politician and educator, recognized as the first Black woman elected as a Member of Parliament in Canada. Serving from 1993 to 2006, she represented the Liberal Party and was a trailblazer for diversity in Canadian politics. Augustine was also the first Black woman to serve in the federal cabinet, holding the position of Minister of State for Multiculturalism and the Status of Women from 2002 to 2004. Beyond her political career, she has been an advocate for education and social justice, leaving a lasting impact on Canadian society.
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Former MP Jean Augustine, the first Black woman elected to the House of Commons, called on the council’s mandate to explicitly include anti-Black racism and hate.
There’s a lot not to like about the new anti-hate councilCanada· 2026-06-21
Dr Carl James, Jean Augustine chair in Education, Community and Diaspora, was part of the panel discussion at the launch.
Report makes case for new black owned, serving credit union | News
Jamaica· 2025-05-31
Jean Augustine became the first black Canadian woman elected to the House of Commons and shared her experience under the scheme.
Plaque unveiled to commemorate historic West Indian Domestic Scheme | NewsJamaica· 2025-03-01
Jean Augustine was the first black woman elected as a Canadian MP and served four terms.
Politics Insider: Trump continues to tie tariffs to drugs ‘pouring into’ the United StatesCanada· 2025-02-28
