The impact of a seven decades-old legal decision that broke new ground for the rights of women will be the topic of a special public panel discussion at the National Archives of Canada.
Admission is free and the public is invited to attend.
The panel is one of a series of special events around Ottawa that will coincide with the unveiling on Parliament Hill of a monument to commemorate the Famous 5. The National Archives of Canada preserves the recorded memory of Canada, including the essential records of the government of Canada. By opening these records to Canadians, it contributes to the protection of the rights of all Canadians and enhances their understanding of Canada. This serves Canadians by connecting them to the sources of their past, and with their personal and collective stories. Biographical notes are available on request to members of the media.