Jennifer Maccarone is a Canadian politician in the province of Quebec. Maccarone was elected to the National Assembly of Quebec in the 2018 provincial election.[1] She represents the electoral district of Westmount–Saint-Louis as a member of the Quebec Liberal Party. Maccarone has served as the Official Opposition Critic for Families and for People Living with a Handicap or on the Autism Spectrum[2] and the Official Opposition Critic for LGBTQ2 Rights.[3] As of September 7, 2024, she serves as the Official Opposition Critic for Family, Public Security, 2SLGBTQIA+ Community, Fight Against Racism, and Mauricie.
Biography
Maccarone studied at Marianopolis College and McGill University. She began her career as an entrepreneur in marketing and communications, gaining over twenty years of experience in the industry.[4]
A mother of two autistic children, Maccarone was designated as the first politician in Canada to hold the responsibility for people on the Autism Spectrum.[7] In the November 2019, she proposed that the National Assembly's Health and Social Services Committee study services for young people with autism as they transition to adulthood.[8]
In February 2020, Maccarone became the first elected official of the National Assembly to hold the official title of Critic for LGBTQ2 Rights. She is also the first elected member of the Quebec Liberal Party to openly describe themselves as LGBTQ2.[9]
Party leaders listed first (in bold italics). Government members in bold denotes cabinet. † Party does not have official party status in the National Assembly.
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