Recognition of Women as Persons Eligible for Appointment to the Senate of Canada - Ottawa, Ontario
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This tablet, located in the foyer of the Senate Chamber, honours the pioneer women who advocated for women to be recognized as persons eligible for appointment to the Senate of Canada.
Waymark Code: WMZAY3
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 10/11/2018
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Full text of the plaque:
This tablet is placed here by the Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs to honour
Mrs Henrietta Muir Edwards. Macleod
Magistrate Emily F. Murphy. Edmonton
Mrs Nellie L. McClung. Edmonton
Mrs Louise C. Mckinney. Claresholm
Honourable Irene Parlby. Alix
All of the Province of Alberta
To further the cause of womankind these five outstanding pioneer women caused steps to be taken resulting in the recognition by the Priviy Council of women as persons eligible for appointment to the Senate of Canada.
This movement was inaugurated by Magistrate Emily F. Murphy
The above plaque was unveiled on June 11, 1938 by the Rt. Hon. W.L. Mackenzie King, Prime Minister of Canada.
Visiting Hours:
Sept 6 - May 13 WEEKDAYS When Parliament is sitting: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 am to 12:50 pm 3:20 pm Wednesday 12:30 pm to 3:20 pm Friday 9:00 am to 9:50 am 12:50 pm to 3:20 pm When Parliament is not sitting: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 3:20 pm WEEKENDS Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am to 4:20 pm May 14 - June 30 WEEKDAYS When Parliament is sitting: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 am to 12:50 pm 3:20 pm to 7:20 pm Wednesday 12:30 pm to 7:20 pm Friday 9:00 am to 9:50 am 12:50 pm to 7:20 pm When Parliament is not sitting: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 7:20 pm WEEKENDS Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am to 4:20 pm
Entrance fees (if it applies): Free tickets must be obtained to visit the statue of Lieutenant Colonel George Harold Baker. All visits to Parliament are offered free of charge. Tickets for guided tours and the Peace Tower and Memorial Chamber are available on a first-come, first-ser
Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: [Web Link]
Location: In the foyer of the Senate Chamber - Centre Block - Parliament Buildings
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