Released on February 11, 2000
A tribute to the five Canadian women responsible for the success of the
Person's Case of 1929 was officially launched today at the Legislative Building
in Regina.
The "Famous Five" made history by challenging the Supreme Court of Canada
ruling that women were not "persons" under the British North America Act.
"The Person's Case was a pivotal event which laid the foundation for
improvements in the social and political equality of all women across Canada,"
Minister responsible for the Status of Women Joanne Crofford said. "It seems
long overdue that we should commemorate these five women and the significance
of their achievement."
The Famous Five Exhibit will be on display at the Legislative Building until
Friday, March 3rd and profiles Emily Murphy, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Louise
McKinney, Irene Parlby and Nellie McClung.
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For more information, contact:
Jamie McCamus
Saskatchewan Women's Secretariat
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-7424