October 15, 2007
OTTAWAHer Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will present the Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case to six women during a ceremony to be held at Rideau Hall, on Wednesday, October 17, 2007, at 10 a.m.
These awards salute the contribution of Canadian women to the advancement of women's equality and celebrate Canada's evolution as an inclusive society. With the support of former Governor General Edward Schreyer, the awards were instituted by the Government of Canada in 1979 to honour the 50th anniversary of the Persons Case and the five Albertan women whose determination led to a landmark victory in the struggle of Canadian women for equality.
The 2007 recipients are:
Mildred Burns, Montreal, Quebec Shari Graydon, Kingston, OntarioÉlaine Hémond, Quebec, QuebecWendy Robbins, Fredericton, New BrunswickMuriel Smith, Winnipeg, ManitobaViviana Astudillo-Clavijo (Youth Award) Toronto, Ontario
For additional information about the Persons Case, please visit the Status Women Canada Web site at www.swc-cfc.gc.ca.
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Members of the media wishing to attend the ceremony are asked to contact Rideau Hall Press Office in advance.
Media informationMarie-Eve LétourneauRideau Hall Press Office613-998-0287www.gg.cawww.citizenvoices.gg.ca
Nanci-Jean WaughDirector of Communications Status of Women Canada613-995-7839www.swc-cfc.gc.ca
