Federic Addison McGrand Scholarship for Emerging Leaders in Humane and Rescue

The Honorable, Frederic Addison McGrand was born on July 5th, 1895, in Keswick Ridge, New Brunswick. As a McGill trained medical doctor, McGrand had a special curiosity to understand how behavior was connected with the mind and early childhood experiences. In the 93 years of his life, McGrand provided remarkable service to the citizens of New Brunswick and to all Canadians. 

In 1955, McGrand was appointed to the Senate by Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent. Until his resignation in 1988, McGrand used persuasion and the authority of this Senate seat to rethink the humane treatment of human and non-human animals. Among early accomplishments in this area, was his support as a co-founder of the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies and later the Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada. In 1977, McGrand Chaired a Senate Subcommittee that reported on ‘Childhood Experiences as Causes of Criminal Behaviour’. Senator McGrand died on the 3rd day of September, 1988. 

A number of useful quotes have been attributed to McGrand. However, a quote that seems enlightened even in this day and age, was his realization that, “It is of little good to punish the offender. He must be taught, not punished.” 

For this instruction and for a lifetime of service to understanding cause and effect, Urban Animal™ is pleased to name the Emerging Leader Scholarship for Humane and Rescue as the Frederic Addison McGrand Scholarship. 

In 2014, two such scholarships will be awarded. The first scholarship will be awarded as an element of the OSPCA Animal Welfare Conference in June, 2014 and the second, will be awarded in August under the Urban Animal™ Emerging Leader program.

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