Elizabeth Abbott

This article is about the Canadian writer and historian. For the American educator, see Elizabeth Robinson Abbott.

Elizabeth Abbott
Born1946 (age 77–78)
Ottawa, Canada
Alma mater
Occupation(s)Writer, historian
Children1

Elizabeth Louise Abbott (born 1946)[1] is a Canadian writer, historian and animal rights activist. She is the former dean of women for St. Hilda's College at the University of Toronto and is currently a senior research associate at Trinity College, University of Toronto.

Abbott has written numerous books, and has contributed to many publications, including The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Ottawa Citizen, The Gazette (Montreal), Quill & Quire, Huffington Post and London Free Press.

Abbott ran to represent the riding of Toronto—Danforth in the House of Commons of Canada at the 2015[2] and 2019 Canadian federal elections[3] as a member of the Animal Protection Party of Canada.

  1. ^ "Abbott, Elizabeth 1946-". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  2. ^ Global News (20 October 2015). "Federal Election 2015: Toronto-Danforth riding results". Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  3. ^ Beach Metro (15 October 2019). "Federal Election 2019: Toronto-Danforth candidate Elizabeth Abbott, Animal Protection Party, answers our questions". Retrieved 23 October 2019.