Irene Parlby
One of the "famous five" in the persons case which established the status of women as people under the BNA act in 1929
A group of 5 women involved in a court case arguing that women were in fact "persons" of the BNA act.
The Famous 5 won the fight
This was a milestone victory for the rights of women in Canada.
Cabinet minister
President of United Farm Women of Alberta
First woman to become cabinet minister in Alberta
She had special responsibilities for advising the government on issues of concern to women and children
Improved wages for working women and married women’s property rights.
