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WOMEN PARLIAMENT [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-01-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Economic and Industrial Sociology
- Sociology of Women
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Action Plan for Women in the Economy
1, record 1, English, Action%20Plan%20for%20Women%20in%20the%20Economy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Government will create an Action Plan for Women in the Economy to help more women get back into the workforce and to ensure a feminist, intersectional response to this pandemic and recovery. This Plan will be guided by a task force of experts whose diverse voices will power a whole-of-government approach. 2, record 1, English, - Action%20Plan%20for%20Women%20in%20the%20Economy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Action Plan for Women in the Economy : action plan announced in the Speech from the Throne to open the Second Session of the Forty-Third Parliament of Canada. 3, record 1, English, - Action%20Plan%20for%20Women%20in%20the%20Economy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sociologie économique et industrielle
- Sociologie des femmes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Plan d'action pour les femmes dans l'économie
1, record 1, French, Plan%20d%27action%20pour%20les%20femmes%20dans%20l%27%C3%A9conomie
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le gouvernement va établir le Plan d'action pour les femmes dans l'économie pour aider plus de femmes à retourner sur le marché du travail et veiller à gérer la pandémie et la reprise d'un point de vue féministe et intersectionnel. Ce plan sera orienté par un groupe de travail composé d'experts dont la diversité des voix viendra stimuler l'approche pangouvernementale mise de l'avant. 2, record 1, French, - Plan%20d%27action%20pour%20les%20femmes%20dans%20l%27%C3%A9conomie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Plan d'action pour les femmes dans l'économie : plan d'action annoncé dans le Discours du Trône ouvrant la deuxième session de la quarante-troisième législature du Canada. 3, record 1, French, - Plan%20d%27action%20pour%20les%20femmes%20dans%20l%27%C3%A9conomie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-07-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Social Policy (General)
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mainstream gender equality
1, record 2, English, mainstream%20gender%20equality
correct, verb
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During the negotiations for democracy, women drew on their experience of the years of struggle and were able to ensure a high proportion of women in parliament, influence the country's constitution, and advocate the establishment of State machinery to mainstream gender equality. 2, record 2, English, - mainstream%20gender%20equality
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Politiques sociales (Généralités)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- intégrer l'égalité entre les sexes
1, record 2, French, int%C3%A9grer%20l%27%C3%A9galit%C3%A9%20entre%20les%20sexes
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- intégrer l'égalité entre les genres 2, record 2, French, int%C3%A9grer%20l%27%C3%A9galit%C3%A9%20entre%20les%20genres
correct
- intégrer l'égalité entre les hommes et les femmes 3, record 2, French, int%C3%A9grer%20l%27%C3%A9galit%C3%A9%20entre%20les%20hommes%20et%20les%20femmes
correct
- intégrer l'égalité entre les femmes et les hommes 2, record 2, French, int%C3%A9grer%20l%27%C3%A9galit%C3%A9%20entre%20les%20femmes%20et%20les%20hommes
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Políticas sociales (Generalidades)
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- incorporar la igualdad entre los géneros
1, record 2, Spanish, incorporar%20la%20igualdad%20entre%20los%20g%C3%A9neros
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- integrar la igualdad de género 2, record 2, Spanish, integrar%20la%20igualdad%20de%20g%C3%A9nero
correct
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-07-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Parliamentary Language
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians
1, record 3, English, Commonwealth%20Women%20Parliamentarians
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CWP 2, record 3, English, CWP
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians Group 3, record 3, English, Commonwealth%20Women%20Parliamentarians%20Group
former designation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Recognizing the need of increasing women's representation in political institutions, the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians(CWP) was founded by women delegates at the 1989 plenary CPA [Commonwealth Parliamentary Association] conference so women at future conferences could discuss ways to increase female representation in Parliament and work towards the mainstreaming of gender considerations in all CPA activities and programmes. In 2004, the group was formally recognized in the CPA Constitution... 4, record 3, English, - Commonwealth%20Women%20Parliamentarians
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Femmes parlementaires du Commonwealth
1, record 3, French, Femmes%20parlementaires%20du%20Commonwealth
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- FPC 1, record 3, French, FPC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le réseau Femmes parlementaires du Commonwealth, qui est] une instance de l'Association parlementaire du Commonwealth, vise à assurer une meilleure représentation des femmes au sein des gouvernements provinciaux et territoriaux du Canada ainsi que du Commonwealth. 2, record 3, French, - Femmes%20parlementaires%20du%20Commonwealth
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Parlamentarias de la Commonwealth
1, record 3, Spanish, Parlamentarias%20de%20la%20Commonwealth
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-01-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sculpture
- Historical Persons
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Famous Five statue 1, record 4, English, Famous%20Five%20statue
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Famous 5 statue 1, record 4, English, Famous%205%20statue
- Famous Five sculpture 1, record 4, English, Famous%20Five%20sculpture
- Famous 5 sculpture 1, record 4, English, Famous%205%20sculpture
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... to commemorate the five activists who lobbied to have women declared "persons" under Canadian law and therefore eligible to serve as Senators. The sculpture -- the first on the Hill to honour Canadian women -- will depict Nellie McClung, Emily Murphy, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Louise McKinney and Irene Parlby, known popularly as the "Famous Five". 2, record 4, English, - Famous%20Five%20statue
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The larger-than-life sculpture by Edmonton artist Barbara Paterson shows the five women celebrating their milestone legal victory in characteristic poses. An empty chair is part of the work--an interactive feature that invites passers-by to join the group. There [were] two sculptures produced. The first [was] unveiled in Calgary in October 1999, to mark the 70th anniversary of the "persons" declaration. An identical copy [was] unveiled on Parliament Hill in the fall of 2000. 2, record 4, English, - Famous%20Five%20statue
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source: Doing Business with Public Works and Government Services Canada, Spring-Summer 1999. 2, record 4, English, - Famous%20Five%20statue
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sculpture
- Personnages historiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- statue des Cinq femmes célèbres
1, record 4, French, statue%20des%20Cinq%20femmes%20c%C3%A9l%C3%A8bres
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- sculpture des Cinq femmes célèbres 1, record 4, French, sculpture%20des%20Cinq%20femmes%20c%C3%A9l%C3%A8bres
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] une sculpture en bronze qui perpétuera le souvenir des cinq militantes qui se sont regroupées pour faire officiellement reconnaître les femmes comme des «personnes» dans la législation canadienne et les rendre ainsi admissibles aux fonctions de sénatrice. La sculpture, la première sur la Colline à faire honneur aux femmes canadiennes, représentera Nellie McClung, Emily Murphy, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Louise McKinney et Irene Parlby : les «Famous 5». 2, record 4, French, - statue%20des%20Cinq%20femmes%20c%C3%A9l%C3%A8bres
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La sculpture plus grande que nature, œuvre de l'artiste Barbara Paterson, d'Edmonton, représente les cinq femmes célébrant leur victoire juridique historique dans des poses caractéristiques. Une chaise vide fait partie de l'œuvre et constitue un élément interactif qui invite les passants à se joindre au groupe. En fait, deux sculptures [ont été] créées. La première [a été] dévoilée à Calgary en octobre 1999 pour marquer le 70e anniversaire de la déclaration des «personnes». 2, record 4, French, - statue%20des%20Cinq%20femmes%20c%C3%A9l%C3%A8bres
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source : Faire affaire avec Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada, printemps-été 1999. 2, record 4, French, - statue%20des%20Cinq%20femmes%20c%C3%A9l%C3%A8bres
Record 4, Key term(s)
- statue des Célèbres cinq
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-12-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Rights and Freedoms
- Aboriginal Law
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- discriminatory clause
1, record 5, English, discriminatory%20clause
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On June 28, 2005, Aboriginal women protested in front of the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa. They were there to mark the 20th anniversary of the adoption of Bill C-31 to amend the Indian Act. In 1985, after a struggle that lasted over 10 years, they had finally succeeded in having a discriminatory clause regarding the federal government's recognition of their identity revoked. In practice, however, they soon realized that Bill C-31 had adverse effects on their identity and that of their children. 1, record 5, English, - discriminatory%20clause
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Droits et libertés
- Droit autochtone
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- clause discriminatoire
1, record 5, French, clause%20discriminatoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le 28 juin 2005, des femmes autochtones ont manifesté devant le Parlement canadien, à Ottawa. Elles venaient souligner le 20e anniversaire de l’adoption du projet de loi C-31 qui a modifié la Loi sur les Indiens. Au prix d’une dizaine d’années de lutte, elles étaient enfin parvenues, en 1985, à faire abroger une clause discriminatoire touchant la reconnaissance de leur identité par le gouvernement fédéral. 1, record 5, French, - clause%20discriminatoire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-09-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Sociology (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- See Jane Run
1, record 6, English, See%20Jane%20Run
Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See Jane Run is a venue that brings women together to help each other :women helping women sit on more boards, to feel empowered within our community, to succeed in corporate life and to become leaders in whatever their realm of interest is. Parliament of Canada, 37th Parliament, 3rd Session,(February 2, 2004-May 23, 2004), Edited Hansard • Number 018, Wednesday, February 25, 2004. 1, record 6, English, - See%20Jane%20Run
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Sociologie (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- See Jane Run
1, record 6, French, See%20Jane%20Run
Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le See Jane Run permet aux femmes de se rassembler et de s'entraider, notamment pour que davantage de femmes siègent à des conseils d'administration, que les femmes se sentent habilitées dans la collectivité, qu'elles réussissent dans le milieu des affaires et qu'elles deviennent des chefs de file, quel que soit leur champ d'intérêt. Parlement du Canada, 37e législature, 3e session, (2 février 2004 - 23 mai 2004), Hansard révisé • Numéro 018, Mercredi 25 février 2004. 1, record 6, French, - See%20Jane%20Run
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-09-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Non-Governmental Provincial Honorary Distinctions
- Sociology (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- prix Réseau
1, record 7, English, prix%20R%C3%A9seau
correct, Manitoba
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The organization Réseau action femmes gives the Réseau award to Franco-Manitoban women who have distinguished themselves by making an outstanding contribution to improving the status of women. Parliament of Canada, 37th Parliament, 3rd Session,(February 2, 2004-May 23, 2004), Edited Hansard • Number 024, Thursday, March 11, 2004. 2, record 7, English, - prix%20R%C3%A9seau
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Réseau award
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations provinciaux non gouv.
- Sociologie (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- prix Réseau
1, record 7, French, prix%20R%C3%A9seau
correct, masculine noun, Manitoba
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
RÉSEAU veut honorer la femme d'action manitobaine qui a contribué, de façon remarquable, au développement collectif francophone dans les domaine culturel, éducationnel, communautaire, politique ou autre. 1, record 7, French, - prix%20R%C3%A9seau
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-04-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Occupation Names (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians
1, record 8, English, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Former%20Parliamentarians
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- CAFP 1, record 8, English, CAFP
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Association of Former Parlimentarians(CAFP) is a non-profit corporation established by an Act of Parliament. Its membership is comprised of men and women who have served in either the Senate or House of Commons of Canada. By joining the Association, former parliamentarians make a continuing commitment to strengthening the institutions of democracy and public participation in the political process in Canada and abroad. 1, record 8, English, - Canadian%20Association%20of%20Former%20Parliamentarians
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne des ex-parlementaires
1, record 8, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20ex%2Dparlementaires
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- ACEP 1, record 8, French, ACEP
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Association canadienne des ex-parlementaires (ACEP) est un organisme sans but lucratif constitué par une loi du Parlement. Elle regroupe des hommes et des femmes qui ont siégé au Sénat ou à la Chambre des communes du Canada. En devenant membres, les ex-parlementaires s'engagent à long terme à renforcer les institutions démocratiques et la participation du public au processus politique, tant au Canada qu'à l'étranger. 1, record 8, French, - Association%20canadienne%20des%20ex%2Dparlementaires
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-02-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Violence against women: the Canadian Panel's final report
1, record 9, English, Violence%20against%20women%3A%20the%20Canadian%20Panel%27s%20final%20report
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sandra Harder, Political and Social Affairs Division. Ottawa, Library of Parliament, 1994. Series : Mini Review. Ottawa. HTML, number MR-122E. Canadian Panel on Violence Against Women. 1, record 9, English, - Violence%20against%20women%3A%20the%20Canadian%20Panel%27s%20final%20report
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- La violence faite aux femmes : le rapport final du Comité canadien
1, record 9, French, La%20violence%20faite%20aux%20femmes%20%3A%20le%20rapport%20final%20du%20Comit%C3%A9%20canadien
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ottawa, Bibliothèque du Parlement, 1994. Collection : Mini-bulletin. Comité canadien sur la violence faite aux femmes. 1, record 9, French, - La%20violence%20faite%20aux%20femmes%20%3A%20le%20rapport%20final%20du%20Comit%C3%A9%20canadien
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-01-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Organizations and Associations (Admin.)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Famous 5 Foundation 1, record 10, English, Famous%205%20Foundation
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Honourable Hedy Fry, Secretary of State(Multiculturalism)(Status of Women), joined with Jean Augustine, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke-Lakeshore, and Isabel Metcalfe, President of the Ottawa Chapter of the Calgary-based Famous 5 Foundation, to celebrate the unanimous passage of a motion in the House of Commons that recommended the Famous 5 Foundation statue be placed on Parliament Hill. 1, record 10, English, - Famous%205%20Foundation
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s): Status of Women Canada December 12, 1997 News Release. 1, record 10, English, - Famous%205%20Foundation
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Famous Five Foundation
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Organismes et associations (Admin.)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Fondation Famous 5
1, record 10, French, Fondation%20Famous%205
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'honorable Hedy Fry, Secrétaire d'État (Multiculturalisme) (Situation de la femme), se joint à Isabel Metcalfe, présidente du bureau d'Ottawa de la Fondation Famous 5, dont le siège social est à Calgary, pour célébrer l'adoption unanime d'une motion à la Chambre des communes, par laquelle on recommande l'installation de la statue des Cinq femmes célébres sur la Colline parlementaire. 1, record 10, French, - Fondation%20Famous%205
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : Communiqué du 12/12/1997 de Condition féminine Canada. 1, record 10, French, - Fondation%20Famous%205
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Fondation Famous Five
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1990-11-09
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Political Science
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Committee for '94
1, record 11, English, Committee%20for%20%2794
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A committee to lobby for 50% representation of women in Parliament by 1994. 2, record 11, English, - Committee%20for%20%2794
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Sciences politiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Committee for '94
1, record 11, French, Committee%20for%20%2794
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme. 2, record 11, French, - Committee%20for%20%2794
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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