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Photo/ The Beginning of a New Era Thérèse Casgrain (1896-1981) 魁北克女性投票权倡权者和加拿大首位女性政党领袖
10月是加拿大女性历史月（ Women’s History Month ）。
加拿大女性历史月的设立是为了纪念加拿大历史上妇女和女孩做出的贡献，也是为加拿大人，尤其是年轻人，提供一个了解妇女和女孩对社会做出的贡献的机会。
女性历史月包括两个重要的纪念日：10月11日的国际女孩日（International Day of the Girl）以及11月18日的“‘法律定义上的人包括女性之裁定’纪念日”（Persons Day）。
总理杜鲁多关于妇女历史月的声明：
“This October, I am pleased to join Canadians from coast to coast to coast to celebrate Women’s History Month.
“This year’s theme – Because of Her – gives all Canadians the chance to recognize and appreciate the significant achievements and contributions women have made to our great country.
“Despite historical hurdles and barriers, women have taken their place – as politicians and advocates, as entrepreneurs and leaders, as artists and academics – pushing for advances and changes that have benefited us all.
“The Government of Canada has chosen to make gender equality a priority. We formed Canada’s first gender-balanced cabinet, and appointed the first woman Government House leader as well as the first ever Minister fully dedicated to gender issues. Our government has embraced the opportunity to serve on the UN Commission on the Status of Women, and we are ardent supporters of the UN Women’s HeforShe campaign. I am honoured to be the youth ambassador for HeforShe. In this role I will advocate for both gender equality and the full support and involvement of youth around the world – youth who can help us achieve gender equality faster and more effectively.
“Our government will also continue to support the implementation of gender-based analysis across government departments to ensure gender implications are considered in all government policies, programs, and legislation.
“While we celebrate the progress made, we remain keenly aware of the important work that still needs to be done to achieve true gender equality. By highlighting stories of how women have shaped our lives, we can inspire both current and future generations to continue to fight for a society in which all people feel empowered, and have the same opportunities to reach their full potential.
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, Sophie and I encourage all Canadians to join us in celebrating Women’s History Month. I also urge you to become part of the Government of Canada’s #BecauseofHer campaign, to share and learn more about all of the remarkable women – past and present – who have influenced us, and who have helped build a better, stronger, and much more inclusive Canada.”
一些在加拿大历史上发生过影响的女性：链接
这是一个不完整的名单，你心目中值得赞颂的女性是谁呢？
相关链接：
一百年前的今天，第一批加拿大女性获得投票权
观点：电影《女权之声》（《Suffragette》）| 不公义的年代，女人从不沉默
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