Canada Post honours three remarkable women
Three stamps honouring Quebec feminists were unveiled Aug. 28 by Canada Post. The packed ceremony was held in Montreal and attended by family members, friends, and supporters, all of whom clearly admired what these unassuming giants of Canadian history accomplished in the name of justice and equality. The stamps honour Léa Roback, Madeleine Parent, and Simonne Monet-Chartrand, women who steadfastly defied the establishment to boldly champion human and feminist rights, consequences be damned. Continue reading →