Media Advisory - Governor General to take part in the Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

OTTAWA, ON, March 4, 2022 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will take part in the Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case. Organized by Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE), this virtual award ceremony will recognize Canadians, including youth, who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of gender equality.

Date: March 8, 2022
Time: 10:30 a.m. EST
Location: Virtual Webinar (Zoom)

Notes for Media:

• Media wishing to view the event can join using the following link: https://www.facebook.com/wage.fegc
• There will not be an opportunity to ask questions during the virtual event.

About the Persons Case Awards
The Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case were created in 1979, to mark the 50^th anniversary of the groundbreaking Persons Case, which changed the course of history for women in Canada. More than 200 people across the country have received the award since its inception.

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SOURCE Governor General of Canada

Media information: Rideau Hall Press Office, 343-573-7563, [email protected]; Women and Gender Equality Media Relations, [email protected]