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Biographies - Canadian Women and Government
An ever-growing index to biographies of Canadian women who have served in government and those who have changed government in Canada.

10 Firsts for Canadian Women in Government
Ten historical firsts for Canadian women in government, from the first Canadian woman MP to the first Canadian woman Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.

Bluebirds at the Ballot Box
In 1917, nurses tending Canadian soldiers overseas were the first women after Confederation to vote legally in a Canadian federal election.

The Franchise for Women in Canada
A good overview of the history of the vote for women in Canada. From the National Library of Canada exhibit "Canada and the First World War."

Women in Cabinet
Biographies of women who are currently members of the federal cabinet. From the Parliamentary Internet.

Women in the House of Commons
Current Canadian women members of parliament and their federal political experience. From the Parliamentary Internet.

Women in the Canadian Senate
Current Canadian Senators who are women and their federal political experience. From the Parliamentary Internet.