(Barrhaven)- Nepean-Carleton MPP Lisa MacLeod welcomed the announcement of PC Leader Tim Hudak that she would fill the senior position of Education Critic in his Shadow Cabinet at Queen's Park during this minority parliament.

MacLeod is looking forward to the new challenges the important education portfolio will bring. She previously served as the PC critic for Government Accountability.

"As a mother and a taxpayer, our education system has always been a priority for me, and I'm looking forward to working with teachers, school board trustees, and parents so we can put Ontario students first".

MacLeod pointed out that she has already begun work on the file by meeting with school board trustees and in the spirit of cooperation in a minority parliament has reached out to the Liberal government on an anti-bullying initiative.

"Bullying, youth mental health and teen suicide have gripped my home community of Ottawa, I want to use my position as PC Education Critic bringing people together to find solutions to these important issues", said the three time MPP.

MacLeod was first elected in a 2006 by-election and subsequently re-elected in 2007 and 2011. On October 6, 2011, MPP MacLeod received the highest vote total of any candidate in any party in Ontario.  Lisa MacLeod is a mother of a 6 year old Ottawa Carleton District School Board student. She has worked successfully across Party lines in the past by bringing more autism resources to her community and by making the Ontario Legislature more family friendly.

For more information:

Kayla Fernet, Office of Lisa MacLeod, MPP 613-823-2116

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