Edwards v Canada (AG)

Minister Marci Ien Announces Recipients of the Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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The Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case were created in 1979 to mark the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking Persons Case.

Key Points: 
  • The Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case were created in 1979 to mark the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking Persons Case.
  • The Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case were created in 1979 to mark the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking Persons Case, in which Canada's highest court of appeal declared that the word "person" included both women and men.
  • Recipients of the Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case have contributed to advancing equality by helping to remove the barriers that hold women and girls back, and by contributing to create a world of infinite possibilities for everyone.
  • 2023 marks the 44th anniversary of the Persons Awards and the 94th anniversary of the Persons Case.

Call for Nominations for the 2023 Persons Case Awards - Honouring Canadians who advance gender equality

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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The call for nominations for the 2023 Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case is now open.

Key Points: 
  • The call for nominations for the 2023 Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case is now open.
  • These awards recognize Canadians, including youth, who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of gender equality.
  • While nominations are accepted year-round, the deadline for nominations for the 2023 awards is June 30, 2023.
  • Get inspired by past recipients and view the nomination guidelines on the Women and Gender Equality Canada's website.

Deadline extended to July 15 to submit nominations for the 2022 Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, is calling for nominations for the 2022 Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case.

Key Points: 
  • The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, is calling for nominations for the 2022 Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case.
  • These awards recognize Canadians, including youth, who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of gender equality.
  • While nominations are accepted year-round, the deadline for nominations for the 2022 awards is July15, 2022.
  • describes the Famous Five and the Persons Case, which paved the way for women to participate more fully in all aspects of Canadian life.

Minister Ien launches Call for Nominations for Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
Women and Gender Equality Canada, Violence, Person, Woman, Government of Canada, The Famous Five, Edwards v Canada (AG), Trailblazer, Gender equality, Senate, Government, Speaker of the Senate of Canada, Medicine, Entertainment

The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, is calling for nominations for the 2022 Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case.

Key Points: 
  • The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, is calling for nominations for the 2022 Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case.
  • These awards recognize Canadians, including youth, who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of gender equality.
  • While nominations are accepted year-round, the deadline for nominations for the 2022 awards is July1, 2022.
  • describes the Famous Five and the Persons Case, which paved the way for women to participate more fully in all aspects of Canadian life.