Governor General honours six extraordinary women in commemoration of the Persons Case

Laureates of the Governor General’s Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case (back row from left to right) Ms. Élaine Hémond, Ms. Wendy Robbins, Ms. Shari Graydon, Ms. Viviana Astudillo-Clavijo, Ms. Muriel Smith and Ms. Mildred Burns (front row to the right) are joined by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, and the Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister Responsible of the Status of Women (front row to the left).

Ms. Mildred Burns received from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, the Governor General’s Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case on October 17, 2007, at Rideau Hall.

Ms. Muriel Smith received from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, the Governor General’s Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case on October 17, 2007, at Rideau Hall.

Ms. Shari Graydon received from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, the Governor General’s Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case on October 17, 2007, at Rideau Hall.

Ms. Viviana Astudillo-Clavijo received from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, the Governor General’s Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case on October 17, 2007, at Rideau Hall.

Ms. Wendy Robbins received from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, the Governor General’s Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case on October 17, 2007, at Rideau Hall.