The Canadian Women Voters Congress wishes everyone a very Happy New Year as we look forward to an exciting 2010! There is a lot going on we want to share with you in this month’s newsletter and many opportunities to get involved. We hope to see you out at our events this year! …
The Canadian Women Voters Congress is pleased to look back at an exciting October that featured the rousing success of our Persons’ Day Education Day held in conjunction with The University Women’s Club. Starting this month we will also be featuring interviews with successful women leaders who attended our campaign school. Featured Student: Sarah Blyth,…
On this rainy Saturday morning in Vancouver, 78 women gathered in the ballroom at Hycroft to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Persons’ Day. Rose Point, elder from Musqueam First Nation, opened the day with a welcome to Musqueam territory. She asked us to unite and prepare to share the day with each other. People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive…
Persons’ Day 80th Anniversary The Canadian Women Voters Congress (CWVC) is excited to join women across the country as they come together this October to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the day that women were declared ‘persons’ in Canada. This year, Persons’ Day is especially important as the Famous Five, the five Albertan women who…
On October 17, join us in recognizing the courage and conviction of the Famous Five women who fought for our equality as persons under the law, and celebrate your rights at this unique one-day educational event. Hosted at Hycroft, a magnificent heritage mansion located in Shaughnessy, this Persons Day celebration will include speakers, discussion and…
The Canadian Women Voters Congress is transitioning from the beautiful BC summer into an action packed fall. While the federal forecast seems to be pointing towards an imminent election, we hope that the busy politicos among you will find time to help us celebrate the 80th anniversary of Persons Day this fall. ‘The Politics of…
Members of the Canadian Women Voters Congress had the opportunity to attend book launches on November 26 for “Seeking Balance”, the new book about women’s engagement in electoral politics, written by Anne Edwards. A reception at the office of Hon. Linda Reid in Richmond was followed by a gathering at Darlene Marzari’s home in Vancouver. Anne Edwards represented Kootenay…
December 10, 2008 Mr. Michael Ignatieff Room 435-S, Centre Block House of Commons Ottawa , ON K1A 0A6 Dear Mr. Ignatieff: I am writing to you on behalf of Equal Voice, a national multi-partisan group promoting the election of more women. As you know, we work with members of all…
In 2008, 33 graduates of the Women’s Campaign School sought public office. We are pleased to report that 20 of our graduates were successful in their campaigns – a success rate of 61%! WCS Grads – Ran for office in 2008 (*Elected) *Ackerman, Lori, (2005) Council Fort St. John *Anton, Suzanne, (2000) Council Vancouver *Barnes, Constance…
WOMEN’S CAMPAIGN SCHOOL CELEBRATES SUCCESS OF GRADUATES November 16, 2008 The Canadian Women Voters Congress applauds all of the women candidates who ran in Saturday’s province-wide civic elections, and is very pleased to see so many of its graduates amongst those who ran and won. This year, the CWVC celebrated the 10th annual Women’s Campaign…