Dr. Jean Paterson - her credentials - and Vic Grant

Dr. Jean Paterson, our Liberal candidate in the upcoming provincial by-election in Fort Whyte constituency has impressive credentials. Jean has been involved in teaching and in neuroscience research at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Manitoba for many years. She has been nominated more than once for teaching awards because of her ability to connect with students and help them learn. But in addition to this she has been a member or helped out with a wide variety of volunteer and community based organizations. These include the Waverley West Residents Association, Hospice and Palliative Care Manitoba, the Canadian Association for Women in Science, the Fort Whyte Centre for Environmental Education, the Canadian Shetland Sheepdog Association, the Winnipeg Humane Society, Mothers Against Drunk Driving and a number of others.

Jean's credential have impressed Vic Grant CJOB News Director who said on CJOB: "I'm imagining myself living in the Fort Whyte constituency just for the provincial by-election. I think I'd have my vote already cast even though Premier Gary Doer has been dragging his feet on setting a date." After listing Jean's credentials, Vic Grant went on to say "I'm certainly not a Liberal, but these credentials would certainly have me second-guessing on whether to vote for a Doctor Jean Paterson. She's a new face and a new voice. Can you imagine if she can live up to what her credentials suggest."

The photos show Jean in a University of Manitoba classroom and out in the community.