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Famous Canadian Women
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Famous Canadian Women

- by Bernard Walker

If you are a Canadian woman and have been wondering what makes Canadian women so special, then you’re in luck. This list of famous Canadian women is based on an algorithm based on votes and internet trends. From hockey legends to artists and writers, these Canadian women have achieved great things. Here is a quick look at five of the country’s most famous women. They are all multi-talented and deserve to be celebrated!

Huberte Gautreau

A well-known nurse from New Brunswick, Huberte Gautreau is recognized as one of Canada’s most influential women. Her dedication to women’s rights has earned her a place in Canadian history, and her contributions have reached all over the world. Her work has focused on health and sanitation, and she has worked to protect women and children from violence. She also founded a shelter for battered women and counseled people about sexual harassment.

Elizabeth Bagshaw

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Canadian Female Inventors
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Canadian Female Inventors

- by Bernard Walker

There are many Canadian female inventors, but they are often overlooked and invisible. Today, there are only 21 contemporary Canadian female inventors. These women are often in unusual occupations and reluctant to admit they are inventors. While the male inventor is often considered talented and eccentric, women don’t always accept the negative stigma of being an inventor. Even women’s spouses and children often dismiss their attempts at invention. Here are some interesting examples of Canadian female inventors.

Mona Nemer

When she was first invited to apply for a professorship at the University of Ottawa, Mona Nemer was already a professor at the University of Montreal and an established cardiac scientist at the Clinical Research Institute. But in 1976, civil war broke out in Lebanon, and she had to flee. In Canada, she joined the chorus of university administrators who have long pushed the federal government to increase its support for …

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