Released on October 29, 1999
Supreme Court Justice Claire L'Heureux-Dubé spoke at a luncheon today in her
honour hosted by Minister responsible for the Women's Secretariat Joanne
Crofford and Justice Minister Chris Axworthy at Government House.
Joined by Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. Wiebe, Madame Justice L'Heureux-Dubé
opened a display at Government House recognizing the leadership contributions
of Saskatchewan women.
The display, entitled "Women in Leadership in Saskatchewan," focuses on
Saskatchewan women in governance and features prominently the first women in
the province who served as mayor, First Nations Chief, MLA, Cabinet Ministers,
MP, Senator, judges and our first woman Lieutenant Governor. The display also
includes a section on the women's suffrage movement and the 1929 'Persons Case'
whereby Canadian women gained the status of persons under the law.
The Government House display is open to the public from 1 - 4 pm Tuesday to
Sunday.
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For further information contact:
Terry Sinclair
Government House Heritage Property
Regina
Phone (306) 787-5720