Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson will be filling a new role as Chair of the Commonwealth Woman Parliamentarians -Canada Region.
With International Women's Day right around the corner on March 8th, Thompson says in a release that she is excited to assume her new role and use it to "shine a spotlight on women who paved the path for us." International Women's Day is an annual celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women on a global scale. The Commonwealth Woman Parliamentarians-Canada Region was formed in 2005, and some of its goals include increasing female representation in Canadian governments at all levels and providing a forum to discuss and act on gender-related issues.
Thomspon is the first ever chair of the Commonwealth Woman Parliamentarians -Canada Region from Ontario.