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feb 5, 1930 - First female senator

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in February 1930 the first female senator in Canadian history is appointed, Cairine Wilson. She was president of the Ottawa Women's Liberal Club before becoming a senator. This tells us that society has started to allow women to be involved in government and parliament. Cairine Wilson becoming senator is a step in the right direction for gender equality in Canada.

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feb 5, 1930
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~ 96 years ago

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