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Ellen Fairclough, At 83, the former federal cabinet minister hasn't stopped fighting to get more women in the House of Commons. She was Canada's first female cabinet minister
Ellen Fairclough, At 83, the former federal cabinet minister hasn't stopped fighting to get more women in the House of Commons. She was Canada's first female cabinet minister

Ellen Fairclough, At 83, the former federal cabinet minister hasn't stopped fighting to get more women in the House of Commons. She was Canada's first female cabinet minister

Date4/15/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: Ellen Fairclough; At 83; the former federal cabinet minister hasn't stopped fighting to get more women in the House of Commons. She was Canada's first female cabinet minister.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0046196F
Birthday balloons. Ellen Fairclough, Canada's first female cabinet minister, celebrates her 85th birthday today. Fairclough is still active in the Progressive Conservative party
Birthday balloons. Ellen Fairclough, Canada's first female cabinet minister, celebrates her 85th birthday today. Fairclough is still active in the Progressive Conservative party
1/27/1990
The first woman cabinet-minister in Canada's history, Ellen Fairclough (right), laughs with Lieutenant-Governor Pauline McGibbon after being named one(...)
The first woman cabinet-minister in Canada's history, Ellen Fairclough (right), laughs with Lieutenant-Governor Pauline McGibbon after being named one(...)
11/27/1975
Former prime minister John Diefenbaker shows Eleanor Roosevelt Humanities Award to Ellen Fairclough, a former minister in his government, as Conservative MP Robert Coates looks on
Former prime minister John Diefenbaker shows Eleanor Roosevelt Humanities Award to Ellen Fairclough, a former minister in his government, as Conservative MP Robert Coates looks on
10/2/1977
Mrs. Ellen Fairclough. She's proof that women can get to the top
Mrs. Ellen Fairclough. She's proof that women can get to the top
9/6/1967
Quebec Cabinet Minister Claude Morin, (left), listens as former federal finance minister Walter Gordon makes plea for national unity at opening of exp(...)
Quebec Cabinet Minister Claude Morin, (left), listens as former federal finance minister Walter Gordon makes plea for national unity at opening of exp(...)
5/6/1977
It's the end of Canada if Québec separates, federal cabinet minister Jean Chretien warned an open meeting in Eglinton riding last night. All of Canada(...)
It's the end of Canada if Québec separates, federal cabinet minister Jean Chretien warned an open meeting in Eglinton riding last night. All of Canada(...)
11/24/1976
Elinor Caplan: Former cabinet minister says she knew little about husband's dealings
Elinor Caplan: Former cabinet minister says she knew little about husband's dealings
7/18/1986
Premiere Pcs: Ex-finance minister John Crosbie, left, has been shunted into the external affairs post in the PC shadow cabinet by federal Progressive Conservative leader Joe Clark
Premiere Pcs: Ex-finance minister John Crosbie, left, has been shunted into the external affairs post in the PC shadow cabinet by federal Progressive Conservative leader Joe Clark
6/15/1980
Setting an example as minister for fitness and sport, Iona Campagnolo cuts figures on the City Hall ice rink during a lunch break from federal cabinet(...)
Setting an example as minister for fitness and sport, Iona Campagnolo cuts figures on the City Hall ice rink during a lunch break from federal cabinet(...)
2/17/1977
Judy LaMarsh is herself a former federal cabinet minister and a Liberal, but she now thinks Ottawa is often arrogant towards the provinces
Judy LaMarsh is herself a former federal cabinet minister and a Liberal, but she now thinks Ottawa is often arrogant towards the provinces
5/18/1976
In sparkling form, former prime minister John Diefenbaker told the Empire Club today that detergent should be provided at House of Commons to launder (...)
In sparkling form, former prime minister John Diefenbaker told the Empire Club today that detergent should be provided at House of Commons to launder (...)
3/9/1972
Ellen Fairclough gets great big kiss from refugee Nevenska Filipovic
Ellen Fairclough gets great big kiss from refugee Nevenska Filipovic
12/16/1959