Throughout her long and brilliant career, Lise Bacon has helped pave the way for women in politics and promote the French language and culture. As a young political activist, she assumed leadership roles within a variety of provincial political associations and became the first woman to be elected president of a political party in Canada. Continuing along the same path as a member in the National Assembly, she was the first woman to assume the role of deputy premier. She also distinguished herself as the leader of various ministries, and was notably responsible for the act on the professional status of artists, after which, she continued to show her leadership as a senator.