There’s a new face on the hallowed walls of the hallowed halls at Queen’s Park: a history-making portrait of the Ontario’s first female — and openly gay — premier. MPP Kathleen Wynne, whose Liberals went from a majority government to a rump of just seven seats in the June 2018 provincial election won by Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives, unveiled her official portrait Monday night. The painting by Linda Kooluris-Dobbs, who also did the portrait of Liberal premier David Peterson, features items of that are personally symbolic to Wynne. “My hope is that this portrait will one day be joined by others showcasing talented women of every political stripe that Kathleen has inspired,” he said. “For all time, young girls will be encouraged and empowered to take their rightful place in this important place of power and service.”Read more about:

Source: The Star December 10, 2019 00:45 UTC