Margaret McCain

The Honourable
Margaret McCain
CC ONB
McCain in academic dress giving a speech.
McCain at Université Laval, 2019
27th Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick
In office
June 21, 1994 – April 18, 1997
MonarchElizabeth II
Governors GeneralRay Hnatyshyn
Roméo LeBlanc
PremierFrank McKenna
Preceded byGilbert Finn
Succeeded byMarilyn Trenholme Counsell
Personal details
Born
Margaret Norrie

(1934-10-01) October 1, 1934 (age 89)
Amos, Quebec, Canada
Spouse
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(m. 1955; died 2011)​
Children4 (including Michael McCain)
Alma mater
ProfessionPhilanthropist

Margaret Norrie McCain CC ONB (née Norrie; born October 1, 1934) is a Canadian philanthropist who was the first woman to serve as the lieutenant governor of New Brunswick.

She is known for her work in the promotion of early childhood education.[1] As a member of the wealthy McCain family, she has donated millions of dollars to charitable causes.[2][3]

  1. ^ "The meaningful munificence of Margaret McCain". August 23, 2012 | By Alec Bruce
  2. ^ "Margaret McCain donates $10 million to CAMH for youth mental health services". The Guardian, April 25, 2012
  3. ^ Iris Nowell. Women who Give Away Millions: Portraits of Canadian Philanthropists. Dundurn; October 22 1996. ISBN 978-0-88882-187-4. p. 161–.