Persons Day in Canada, news and weekend weather

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Weather forecast for Friday, October 18, 2019 to Sunday, October 20, 2019

Today Mainly sunny. High 13. UV index 4 or moderate.
Tonight A few clouds. Fog patches developing late this evening. Low plus 1 with risk of frost.

Saturday, 19 Oct Increasing cloudiness. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. High 16. UV index 4 or moderate.
Night Cloudy. Low 8.

Sunday, 20 Oct Cloudy. High 17.
Night Cloudy periods. Low 7.

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Persons Day in Canada

October 18 is Persons Day in Canada!

It marks the day in 1929 when the historic decision to include women in the legal definition of “persons” was handed down by Canada’s highest court of appeal. This gave women the right to be appointed to the Senate of Canada and paved the way for women’s increased participation in public and political life.

Each year, the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case are awarded in the fall as part of Canada’s Persons Day celebrations.

– Status of Women Canada

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