Gender equality will be achieved when people of all genders have opportunities to participate fully in democratic and public life, to attain economic security, and to live free of violence. The Government of Canada is committed to achieving gender equality and to recognizing individuals who are working towards this goal.
Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced the recipients of the Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case. These awards recognize Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of gender equality. The four recipients are:
- Monique Aubry Frize
- Carina Gabriele
- Bailey Greenspon
- Caitlin Salvino
The recipients will be celebrated during a virtual ceremony that will be held on International Women's Day on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. This year's theme, Women Inspiring Women, illustrates the impact that exceptional individuals, such as the Persons Case Awards recipients, can have on Canadians and their communities.
The work of these outstanding award recipients is not only helping to make Canada more inclusive and prosperous for all but also inspiring others to make a difference domestically and around the world. When Canadians come together, we can make significant strides towards gender equality.
The Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case were created in 1979 to mark the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking Persons Case.
