Jocelyn Downie, C.M.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Jocelyn Downie’s contributions to national health law and policy have been manifold. A professor of law and medicine at Dalhousie University, she has advocated for women’s health and for high-quality, end-of-life care. She made significant contributions to the Carter v. Canada case, which led to the legalization of medical assistance in dying in Canada. In addition, her expertise has been instrumental in shaping public policy to protect the reproductive rights of women.