Governor General to Present Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

March 29, 2023

OTTAWA, Ontario–Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will present the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case to six laureates during a ceremony in the Ballroom of the Fairmont Château Laurier, on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. Organized by Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE), this award ceremony will recognize Canadians, including youth, who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of gender equality.

Date:               Thursday, March 30, 2023
Time:               11:30 a.m. (EDT)
Location:        Ballroom, Fairmont Château Laurier

Notes for media:

  • Photos of the ceremony taken by the Governor General’s official photographer will be made available upon request.
  • To guarantee your access to the ceremony, we ask that you please confirm your attendance with Women and Gender Equality Media Relations by 9:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, March 30, 2023, by emailing WAGE.Media.FEGC@wage-fegc.gc.ca.

About the Persons Case Awards

In 1929, five women from Alberta won the judiciary battle to be recognized as persons, therefore making them eligible for appointment to the Senate. The Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case were established in 1979, by the Government of Canada, with the support of the Right Honourable Edward Schreyer, former governor general of Canada, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this historic decision. These awards highlight Canadian contributions to the advancement of women’s equality and celebrate Canada’s evolution as an inclusive society.

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Media information:
Rideau Hall Press Office
343-573-7563
media@gg.ca

Women and Gender Equality Media Relations
819-420-6530
WAGE.Media.FEGC@wage-fegc.gc.ca

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