Karen McCrimmon MP

A Canadian Forces pioneer, Karen McCrimmon (Kanata-Carleton) honed her leadership and team-building abilities in the service of her country. Karen joined the Canadian Forces as a reservist. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Windsor, Karen transferred to the Regular Forces where she quickly rose through the ranks. In 1981, she became an air navigator—the first woman to earn the qualification. In 1998 Karen was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel and appointed Commanding Officer of 429 Transport Squadron in Trenton, becoming the first woman to command a Canadian Forces flying squadron.

After retiring from the Canadian Forces in 2006, Karen started her own business offering mediation services to both public and private institutions. She has been an active member of the Canadian Federation of University Women, the Royal Canadian Legion, and Canadian Women in Aviation – an organization focused on encouraging more women to become involved in the aviation industry.

Karen believes that our success as a nation has—and will continue to be—achieved through mutual respect, co-operation and dialogue. She currently lives in Kanata-Carleton with her husband.

Karen is currently the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.

  • Company:Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
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