WOMEN’S LEGAL EDUCATION AND ACTION FUND

Recognition Edition Message from the Chairs

was pregnant when we were n times of turmoil, deep roots founding LEAF as a result of the matter. And at LEAF our deep Iintense efforts by thousands of Iroots lie in the thousands of Canadian women to secure our women and men across the equivalent of an “ERA”- Equal country who value and sustain Rights Amendment - when our then our essential equality work by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau was donating time, money, expertise determined to introduce the Charter and energy. On behalf of the of Rights and Freedoms to our con- directors of the LEAF Foundation, stitution. I guess that’s why LEAF I send a heartfelt thanks to all often seems like a part of my own of you for your contributions family. Now, as my own sons move over the last year. through their teenage years, I find The LEAF Foundation myself leading an organization that is committed to fostering and Marilou McPhedran has come into its own adolescence M. Elizabeth Atcheson growing our resources so that Chair, LEAF of sorts. What can we be proud of Chair, LEAF Foundation the voices of women and girls as LEAF supporters? In sixteen can continue to be heard in the years, LEAF has achieved more “wins” in the legal arena than courts. Last year, with the support of the Trillium Foundation any other Canadian non-profit organization. And, as LEAF of Ontario, we were able to hold a workshop for the wonderful receives more and more requests from women abroad, it is women who organize the cross-Canada Persons Day clear that Canadians have built a unique model for evidence - Breakfasts. As a result, the Breakfasts are growing in based advocacy that is valued for its effectiveness in securing number and in recognition among their communities. We equality rights for women. were also pleased to welcome new corporate sponsors to Each day we get to make many choices as to how we the Breakfasts including the corporate sponsor profiled invest our personal resources. LEAF supporters are found in in this newsletter, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. every segment of Canadian society yet we all have one thing Increased support for LEAF means a greater court in common; we believe in strengthening democracy both at presence in cases that can benefit large numbers of home and globally and we have matched our resources with women and girls. It’s a challenge but one that I know our values. Without the foresight and dedication of LEAF sup- we can face together. porters from coast to coast, LEAF could not have made demonstrable differences in the daily lives of women and girls. M. Elizabeth Atcheson Only by continuing to work together will we be able to secure Chair, LEAF Foundation the next set of decisions needed to ensure equality of opportu- nities and benefits that younger Canadians deserve. Marilou McPhedran Chair, LEAF

Thanks to all of the volunteers who have given both time and energy to LEAF. Last year alone, LEAF/LEAF Foundation volunteers performed more than 6,000 hours of service. Members of branch and national boards and committees gave approximately 3,400 hours. Lawyers contributed over 2,900 hours! These and other areas including fundraising, education, events and editing are just some of the many ways that volunteers have truly made a difference at LEAF.

VOLUME 11, NUMBER 1 LEAFLINES SPRING 2001 CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS LEAF Welcomes New Corporate Sponsor Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Those in attendance at the “It’s incredibly important work pro- In addition to their participation at Person’s Day Breakfast may have viding legal advocacy for women and we the Toronto Persons’ Day Breakfast and noticed the presence of Fairmont Hotels have nothing but admiration for the peo- ongoing support, Fairmont has also gen- & Resorts as a table sponsor and though ple involved,” says Ann Layton, Vice erously offered to supply LEAF with the they may be a new LEAF supporter, they President, Public Affairs and prize trip for the popular sweeps mailing are hardly a new name. Boasting a Communications, Fairmont Hotels and contest. world-wide reputation, Fairmont Hotels Resorts. “By ensuring equality rights for “All of us at LEAF are excited to and Resorts is the largest operator of women and girls in Canada, LEAF plays welcome Fairmont as a new sponsor luxury hotels and resorts in North a vital role in our community and in our and look forward to a long association America, with a unique collection of country.” with them. The generosity of companies world-class resorts and city center hotels “With half of Fairmont staff and vis- such as Fairmont allow us to keep doing that enjoy unrivalled prominence. itors being women we feel we have an the essential work we do for women in The company has a long tradition of ethical obligation to support initiatives Canada,” says Joanne McLean, LEAF investing into the communities in which championed by organizations such as Foundation Board member. they are located and are strong support- LEAF,” continues Ms. Layton. ers of organizations doing proactive work for women. Legal Update

From a legal perspective the last six In January 2001, LEAF intervened the same residence. The applicants in months have been very busy for LEAF. at the Supreme Court again in a family Falkiner are single mothers who lost In October, 2000, LEAF enjoyed two law case: Boston v. Boston. The Boston their benefits because of this rule. Supreme Court victories. The first was case deals with when and how pension Supported by LEAF, they argued that Blencoe v. British Columbia, where LEAF benefits can be included in spousal the rule is discriminatory and is based intervened to ensure that two sexual support. The Bostons were married on outdated assumptions about women harassment complaints against a former for 35 years, during which time the and their economic dependence on men. British Columbia cabinet minister husband worked and the wife stayed Finally, LEAF is currently working proceeded. The Supreme Court unani- at home with the family. After their on an intervention in the Supreme Court mously agreed that the complaints had divorce, and following his retirement, in the case of Shearing v. The Queen. At to continue and subsequent to the the husband sought to limit the amount issue is the ability of an accused person Court’s decision, Blencoe was found of support paid to his former wife. This to cross-examine a complainant about guilty and ordered to pay damages. case will have a significant impact on what she has or has not written in her In Darrach v. The Queen, the elderly women in Canada who continue diary. The case also deals with the use Supreme Court upheld important provi- to be one of our poorest populations. of “similar fact” evidence, in this case sions in the criminal law which protect In addition to its Supreme Court with respect to a number of sexual the dignity and equality of women who work, LEAF is also active in the offences committed by the accused. press charges of sexual assault. The provincial courts. In December, LEAF This is yet another case dealing with Court held that accused persons do not intervened at the Ontario Court of the continuing problem of violence have an automatic right to question a Appeal in Falkiner v. Ontario. At issue against women, and LEAF continues woman about her sexual past. LEAF had was whether Ontario’s social assistance to be there to fight for women’s interests. strongly supported this legislation so laws may treat, as spouses, two people, was thrilled with the resulting decision. of the opposite sex, who are living in

Congratulations LEAF Winnipeg! LEAF /Winnipeg received the “Mayor’s Volunteer Service Award” at a luncheon attended by 1,450 people and hosted at the convention centre on April 26th, 2001. The award recognized the women of LEAF Winnipeg in the category of Mobilization of Volunteers. The LEAF Branch in Winnipeg is well known to us as a very active dedicated group who do some wonderful work in Winnipeg and for LEAF. Each April the Premier of Manitoba proclaims Volunteer week. The Winnipeg Board decided to nominate their program volunteers this year because it is also the International Year of the Volunteer. LEAF Winnipeg treated 20 of their volunteers to this luncheon and plan to hold a broader recognition event later in the year. Betty Hopkins wrote the submission using the theme “the strength of one – the power of many – the synergy of shared equality seeking!” She explained, “I do approach volunteer involvement as citizenship in action–community building– community development and I believe in the synergy of working together with shared support, openness and transparency.” Daria Kiperchuk and Cyndi Forcand received the Award on behalf of LEAF Winnipeg.

2 DONORS Sweeps Winner Enjoys Cuban Holiday Full of Surprises When Jennifer Adrain decided to currently on leave, Jennifer went on the to learn something of the history of the mail in her LEAF sweeps entry it was trip with her boyfriend Krzysztof and place by taking a day trip into Havana.” only because the short walk to the both had nothing but wonderful things to The vacation will be unforgettable in mailbox gave her a say about the experience. more ways than one. After a six-month chance to work in a whirlwind courtship, new pair of shoes. The Jennifer’s boyfriend decided last thing on her mind that Cuba provided the per- was actually winning fect romantic setting to pop the all-inclusive trip the question. for two to Beaches “I had no idea. I insisted Resort in Varadero, that we go shopping that Cuba. But just a day instead of going to the short week later beach so he proposed in the Lynne Hallinan hotel room and of course I called to say she accepted!” says Jennifer. could pack her bags A LEAF member and for a tropical holiday. supporter since 1993, Jennifer “I had never been believes very strongly in on a beach vacation LEAF’s work. before so I was thrilled “The Charter’s primary to learn that I was worth is in its judicial going to Cuba,” said interpretation and without Jennifer. “But the great LEAF’s various submissions thing about the desti- I believe it would be a much nation is that it’s got a weaker document.” lot more to offer - there’s also the histori- “It was great and the people were Jennifer and Krzysztof have set July cal aspect.” fantastic,” Jennifer said. “The beach was 9th as their wedding date. A lawyer and President of the picture perfect with clear, blue water Congratulations from all your friends Board at the Edmonton Women’s Shelter and white sand. We also got a chance at LEAF! Vancouver Donor/Volunteer Sees LEAF’s Role Expanding Colleen Cattell Her commitment to LEAF began “The resources I invest into LEAF recalls being there and continues today doing not only give me personal satisfaction “hooked" after double duty as a long-time volunteer but also set an important example to my attending a LEAF and donor. She started out in the children and to my colleagues about breakfast with a small West Coast LEAF office licking commitment to this cause,” says Colleen. friend in the late stamps for fundraising letters and In the past 13 years, Colleen has 80s. A recent from those humble beginnings went seen LEAF come a long way and believes University of on to join the board of West Coast its role will only expand in the future. Victoria law LEAF and to hold the position of “I think there will be more and school graduate fundraising chair and branch Vice more demand on the organization as an at the time, President. She currently serves on example and resource for international Colleen was arti- the LEAF national board. groups pursuing equality rights elsewhere cling inVancouver A busy lawyer now in commercial in the world. I also think LEAF’s educa- when she first and construction litigation and working as tion work will continue to grow as we learned of the a mediator, Colleen also has two young build on our successes in the courts. organization. children and an always hectic schedule. Through our education programs we are “I thought Her support of LEAF and the time and using LEAF cases to educate the public, the mandate was so important and that money she invests into the organization and particularly our young people, about LEAF represented an effective vehicle for speaks volumes about her dedication. the significance of equality rights.” change,” says Colleen.

LEAF / LEAF Foundation embrace the principles of the Ethical Fundraising Accountability Code.

3 EVENTS Congratulations On a Job Well Done! Persons Day, IWD Events Bring In Record Amount

LEAF’s annual Persons Day Breakfast was one of the most successful to date! Through the efforts of dedicated supporters we raised an impressive $172,000 for the organization. A big heartfelt thanks goes out to everyone that helped make the latest breakfasts so successful - you are all very much appreciated! Originally held in celebration of the landmark Persons Case and as a breakfast, LEAF’s annual event may now occur at different times of the year and day. They are hosted by various LEAF branches and affiliate groups across the country and feature speakers from all different walks of life who have in common a strong belief in the importance of LEAF’s work. This past year LEAF supporters joined together from coast to coast to enjoy many event highlights. In central Canada, close to 1,000 people attended the Toronto breakfast hosted by Barbara Hall and featuring speaker Ann Coombs, a consultant in consumer LEAF Sudbury Persons Day Breakfast 2000 Committee with research, marketing and e-commerce. Major sponsors included C.A. Mary Lou Stirling (left front), Carissima Mathen (fourth from Delaney Capital Management Ltd., Devlin Applied Design, Starbucks left), and guest speaker Hon. Margaret McCain (front right). Coffee Company, The Toronto Star and Toronto Hydro Energy Services. LEAF Sudbury enjoyed a great turnout as over 600 supporters met at the Caruso Club to hear the Honourable Margaret Norri McCain speak. Lead sponsors included TD Canada Trust, Global Travel Destinations, Cyber Beach Communications, Journal Printing and the Law Office of Joseph Michael Fragomeni. In Kingston around 250 people met at a day long symposium at Queen’s University to hear Judy Rebick and Maude Barlow discuss the progress of women since the 1970 Royal Commission on the Status of Women. The highlight for most was participating with women of all ages as they shared history and planned for a better future. In Western Canada, , Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies, did double duty and spoke at both the Regina and Saskatoon breakfasts about restorative justice Left to right: Cyndi Forcand, Ertrice Eddy, Betty Hopkins, Chair (of issues for women. In total close to 400 people came out to show their Branch), Sharron Gould, Sandra Venuto Damiani, Estella support. The lead sponsors at the Saskatoon event were Halyk Muyinda, Keynote Speaker Sally Armstrong, Director of Litigation Harradence and The College of Law, University of Saskatchewan while & guest speaker for legal update Carissima Mathen, Sherri Walsh Jacqui Shumiatcher was the major corporate sponsor in Regina. In (partly hidden), Lucia Jofre. Edmonton Judy Rebick spoke to a crowd of about 240 people. Fraser Milner Casgrain was the top sponsor. LEAF Manitoba’s Persons Day Breakfast was the biggest ever with Things were quieter on the 880 in attendance. This year’s guest speaker was Sally Armstrong, East coast however, in Halifax, former editor-in-chief of Homemaker’s magazine, who spoke five women shared breakfast and passionately for women’s rights on a global scale. Major supporters discussion about holding an event included James Richardson & Sons, Frontier Subaru, Assante, in October 2001. In addition to International Institute for Sustainable Development and UNPAC. sharing their time, they also made Another event highlight was the recognition of those women who donations to LEAF. In Richibucto, have acted as Breakfast chairs since the inaugural event. Two of these New Brunswick about 35 dedicated supporters, Betty Hopkins and Daria Kiperchuk, have been resourceful LEAF supporters steadily involved with LEAF Manitoba/Winnipeg since its formation. gathered at the Richibucto River In Victoria guests were in a unique position as both LEAF counsel Resort to hear a speaker from the and Blencoe counsel were in attendance at the breakfast however only Women’s Labour Union. LEAF had the opportunity to speak! This exciting breakfast, sponsored Thanks again to everyone in large part by the Victoria Legal Community, garnered great media who helped make the events such Mary Margaret coverage and had over 230 people in attendance. a big success. We look forward to Dauphinee, Around 450 people shared their morning cup of coffee at the working with each of you to build Chair, LEAF Kingston. Hyatt Regency in Vancouver and listened to the passion of speaker on our accomplishments and hope Dionne Brand as she read some of her poems. Held in March on to make next year’s Persons Day International Woman’s Day, the biggest sponsors were VTV and the breakfasts bigger and better than West Coast Title Search. ever!

4 WOMEN’S LEGAL EDUCATION AND ACTION FUND 2000 Donor List In 2000, we received many gifts from like-minded individuals, whose support enables us to continue our work for girls and women in Canada. LEAF / LEAF Foundation thank all of our donors for their support. Donor listing includes gifts $100 and over received between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2000. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. If there are any errors or omissions please contact the LEAF Foundation at (416) 595-6171.

Tannis Richardson Gene Lewis Harry F. Ade Laurie Blakeman $10,000+ Dagmar C. Rinne Anna Lopes S. June Agnew Blaney McMurtry Stapells Devlin Applied Design Rogers AT&T Wireless Joanna MacKinnon Joan Ahmed Friedman Anonymous Royal Bank of Canada M. Joy MacLaren Susan Aiken Carol G. Blyth Nancy Ruth Scotiabank Patrick Mahoney Aikins, MacAulay & Rita Bode Nancy’s Very Own Foundation Diane Simard Broadfoot Lois W. McDonald Thorvaldson Christel E. Bodenstein Royal Bank of Canada Elsie M. Stapleford Eleanor McMahon Mervyn J. Albert Joyce Booth Charitable Foundation Starbucks Coffee Company Marilou McPhedran All Charities Campaign Borden & Elliot Beth Symes Trina C. McQueen Margaret Almack Elizabeth Borek The Chawkers Foundation Metroland Printing, Susan A. Alter Alicja Borowski The Sanderling Foundation Publishing & Distributing Ltd. Donald E. Altman Barbara M. Borylo $1,000-9,999 Toronto Hydro Energy Miller Thomson Susan Amrud Marie Bouclin Anonymous Services Inc. Minden, Gross, Grafstein Agnes J. Ananichuk Lisa Bowen Sally W. Armstrong The Toronto Star & Greenstein Doris Anderson Marjorie M. Bowker Atchison & Denman Torys Sylvia Morris Sandra Anstey Christine Boyce Irene Bailey Towers Perrin Mary Jane Mossman APCO Canada David Boyce Bank of Montreal University of Toronto Ontario Curiculum Centre Apollo Restaurant Margaret L. Boyce Barrick Gold Corporation Faculty of Law Ontario Teachers’ Federation Francoise Arbuckle Ciuineas S. Boyle Mary Black Diana Weatherall David & Sandra Pady Maxine Armstrong Patricia L. Boyle The S M Blair Family Weir & Foulds Elinor Powell Noella Armstrong Bracebridge Business & Foundation Elizabeth Wolfe Professional Employees Jane Arnold Professional C.A. Delaney Capital Association Denise Arsenault Johanna Braden Management Ltd. Doug Hensby Christine Ashcroft Meriel V. Bradford Cavalluzzo Hayes Shilton Marion E. Raycheba Monica Ashwell M. Phyllis Bray McIntyre & Cornish $500-999 Marilyn Richards Association of Professional Heather Brenneman CBC Radio-Canada Catherine Allman Robertson Stromberg Engineers and Geoscience Carol Brisbin CIBC M. E. Atcheson Helen Ryane Melina R. Auerbach Dudley A. Bristow Penny Collenette Ben and Hilda Katz Charitable Susan J. Scott Lloyd Axworthy Emelia Broten Colour Technologies Inc. Foundation Berenice B. Sisler Joyce Bailey Helen Jean Brown Catherine Cragg Patrice Merrin Best Social Science Employees Wanda Bailey Janet Brown Mildred Creech Joanne V. Brown Association Balfour Moss Lois E. Brown Mary Eberts Butterfield & Robinson Travel Starr Solomon Bank of Montreal Sheila I. Brown Elementary Teachers’ Canadian Union of Public Elizabeth A. Stewart Mary Baracos Shirley M. Brown Federation of Ontario Employees Stockwood, Spies & Campbell Jacquelyn Barber Susan Brown Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Canadian Women’s Sunnybrooke Women’s College Heather Barbour Lanee Brown Rourke Fasken Martineau DuMoulin Foundation Heath Sciences Centre Elizabeth A. Barlow Brownlee Fryett Fern Hill School Cara Operations Limited Maryellen Symons Rosemary A. Barnes Susan Bruce George Weston Ltd. Mary Carter Catherine Syrett Melita Bartel Georgina M. Brunette Jane L. Glassco City of Toronto Diane Thiel Sylvia Bashevkin Barbara Bruser Green & Chercover Ann Coombs Torys - Barristers & Solicitors Bax Investments Limited Charles W. Bryant Barbara Hackett Roy T. Cottier Deborah E. Trouten Mary Beam Buchan Derrick & Ring Joan & Clifford Hatch Jane K. Davidson United Steelworkers of Barbara Bean Cheryl C. Buchwald Foundation Davies, Ward & Beck America Barbara R. Beaton Rose Marie Buckna Heenan Blaikie Robin A. Dodokin Susan Van Iterson Bridgette Beckett Nancy M. Buhr Mary Lue Hinds Isobel Dowler Wawanesa Mutual Monique Begin Ellen C. Bulger Valerie Hussey Eberts Symes Street & Corbett Insurance Co. Belanger Lincoln Mercury Rebecca A. Burke Imax Corporation Barbara J. Findlay Joan Westcott Leslie Belloc-Pinder Colleen Burns ING Direct Janis Floreani Bertha Wilson Joan M. Bennett John R. Burrell Nancy C. Lee Goodman & Carr - Joanna C. Wilson Bennett Jones Vechere Danielle M. Bush Nancy Mackellar Barristers & Solicitors Amanda Young Margaret Benson Dawn Butler Leila MacKenzie Malka Green Bernstein’s D. G. Button Margaret & Wallace McCain Hawkestone Catherine Berry Ann Calder Family Foundation Inc. Jim Hinds Christine Best Cambrian College of The McBride Foundation Mavis James $100-499 Eileen Best Applied Arts & Technology Florence Minz Geneen James Richardson & Sons, Susan Joiner & Graeme Bieman Marian S. Campbell The Molson Companies Ltd. William Gilsdorf David G. Billes Mary Campbell Limited Marnie Keith-Murray 42nd Street Consulting Marian Binkley Susan Campbell Brigid O’Reilly Koskie Minsky 443472 Ontario Ltd. Florence M. Bishop Canadian Association of Ontario Liberal Caucus Janet B. Lacy A & J Home Hardware Bishop & McKenzie Broadcasters Ontario Store Fixtures Law Society of Upper Canada Barbara Aberman William W. Black Canadian Federation of Audrey Pickard Betty Lee Mona Acker Judith Blackman University Women George T. Richardson Lerner & Associates Jean Adams Sara Blake Georgetown

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Canadian Union of Peter E. Darby Charles Foster E Clair Hawes Ritu Khullar Postal Workers Sybil M. Darnell Jack L. Fowler Ann Hawkins Janet M. Kiff Canwest Global Mary Margaret Dauphinee Alida Frame Nancy Hawkins Ron Kilmury Communications Corp. Dorothy Davidson Jean Franklin Hancher, Ann Haydock Lorna E. Klassen Miriam Caplan Suzanne Davidson Barrister & Solicitor Lorne Heffelfinger Mary Elizabeth Kneeland Elizabeth Carlson Shirley M. Dawson Jean Fraser Margaret Henderson Lily Knight B. C. Carmichael Evelyn Dean Laurie Fraser Michael Hennessy Margaret M. Knittl Charlotte Caron Connie Deckert Eira (Babs) Friesen Patricia C. Hennessy Holly Ann Knott Brenda Carrigan Anne Marie DeLorey Frontier Subaru Patricia Henry Sonja N. Koerner Lorie Carson Veronica Delorme Elizabeth Fullard Amanda Hey Jo-Ann Kolmes Anne Carswell H. Jeanne DesBrisay Garfinkle, Biderman Thomas Hill KPMG Sudbury - Nancy P. Cartwright Cate Devey Judy Garner Hill & Abra - Litigation Chartered Accountants Casino Regina Agnes B. Di Leonardi Dr. Greg Garrioch Counsel Deborah Kuehnbaum Castellan, Associates Architect Mary R. Di Salvo Joan Garson Donalda Hilton Olga M. Kuplowska Colleen Cattell Janet Dickhout Sandra Gaskell Hinds & Sinclair Donna Kydd CAW-Canada Marilyn Dickson Gatien Braithwaite Carolyn A. Hnatiuk Lila Laakso Patricia Cawley Mary Dingee Jacobs David E. Gauley Claire Louise Hobbs Laamanen Construction Ltd. Maija Ceming Jan-Marie Divok Genest Murray DesBrisay Karen B. Hobbs Orlene Lacey CFUW - Sudbury Ellen Dixon Lamek Joan W. Hodgson Lise LaChapelle Jennifer Chaplick Geraldine F. Dobbin Gretchen K. Ghent Rae Anne Honey Ed Laengert Kit Chapman Carolyn Dodds Elizabeth Gibbs Valerie M. Hooper Marie Laing Beverley Chernos Gail Dodokin Susan Gibson Magdalene Horman Joan C. Laird Chieftain Insurance Company Lynne Dominico Barbara Giommi Trisha Horne Richard L. Lake A. Maureen Childs Maureen A. Donlevy Howard Goldblatt Susan T. Horvath Lucie Laliberte Chivers Greckol & Kanee Constance Donovan Geraldine Goldstein Sandra Houlgrave Michele Landsberg Kirby Chown Clive Doucet Edwin A. Goodman Carole F. Houlihan Marion Lane Mary Chrow Dianne Dougall Kamala-Jean Gopie Gail Houston Yol Lapointe CIBC Jeffrey Doyle Jane H. Gordon Barbara J. Howes Sheila K. Larmer C. Claereboudt Deborah Drapeau Marie Gordon Helen Hoy Laurentian University Janice E. Clare Marya Duckworth Barbara N. Gory Judith Huddart Ruby E. Law Susan V. Clark Audrey N. Duff Shirley A. Goundrey Kim E. Hudson Diane Lawler Susan Clifton Duncan & Craig C M. Govern Shirley Hutchinson Robin Le Brasseur CND - Holy Angels Province Elizabeth M. Dunn Gowling, Strathy & Henderson Denny Hutner Pollock Carolyn Lehmann Elizabeth Cockburn Thomas O. Duyck Joan Graham Institute For Feminist Legal Mariam Leigh Margaret E. Cockshutt Rosemary E. Edgecombe Paul Graham Studies - Heather Leighton Richard M. Coe Helga Egan Toddy Granovsky Insurance Information Centre Barbara Lent Margaret E. Cogill Helen Elfert Judith Grant of Canada Linda A. Leonard Elizabeth S. Cohen Julie Elizabeth Yola A. Grant Investors Group Regina Helen Levine Joan D. Colborne Sarita Elman Jane Grantmyre Investors Group Sudbury Mary Lou Levisky Anne Cole Ernst & Young James N. Grassby Investors Group Winnipeg Marsha Levitt Bronach Cole Judith A. Erola Shanon Grauer Ruth Ann Irving Judy Lindsay Emily Cole ETFO - Waterloo Region Victoria Gray Patricia D. Jackson Marian T. Lips Ken Collier Teachers’ Local Sheila J. Greckol Patricia L. Jackson Lively District Secondary Noreen Collins Anne M. Etsell Greek Community of Sudbury Constance Jain School Collins Barrow Maheu Faculty of Law Library, Carolyn Green Emery Jamieson Ruth Livingston Noiseux University of Alberta Liz Green Karin Jasper Marie W. Lloyd-Smith Jennifer Conkie Vivian Fair Lyndsay Green Joan/Garson Blaney McMurtry Helga T. Loevinsohn Frances Connelly Fay Faraday Lucy G. Greene LLP Maureen Lofthouse Ellen L. Conway Margaret Farch Mary Greey Heather Johnson William D. Louden Beth Cook Karen Farkas Stanley I. Griffin Mary Johnston Margaret Ann Lougheed Debby Copes Barbara Farrell Susan Grindrod Constance Jones Lougheed’s Limited Ruth Cordy Joan E. Farrell Deborah Grisdale Dean Jones Marie H. Loughlin Joan M. Cornfield Louise Fast Barbara S. Grove MaNina S. Jones Linda L. Louise F. Joseph Cornish Patricia A. Fernandes Helen Gurney Nina Josefowitz Joan Lowndes Julia E. Cornish Jessie Ferrier Gus’s Restaurant Paula Jubinville Lucas Bowker & White Norman I. Cowan Lois A. Field Donna Hackett Levonah Kalant Janet Lundman Rochelle Craig Elaine Filax Audrey Hadfield Kathy Kalinowsky Sheila Lynette Marion E. Crane Kenneth Finkleman Balfour Halevy Maryon Kantaroff Katharine M. Macaulay Fiona Cream Alice J. Finlay Alison R Hall Elizabeth H. Kappel Cathy Macdonald Credit Union Central of Judith Finlayson Lynne Hallinan Judith M. Katz Gayle MacDonald Manitoba Sheila Fitzpatrick Cheryl A. Hamilton A L. Kaufman Judy MacDonald Sue Crerar David Fleet Kathleen Hamilton Margaret Kechnie Stanley Macdonald Crocus Investment Fund Evelyn Fleming Stella L. Hamilton Dixie Kee Vivian Macdonald Gwenythe Crosdale Barbara Fletcher Judith E. Hammill Susan Keeley Mary A. MacEachern Catherine Cuffy Margaret Flett Vickie Hansen-Richardson M Elizabeth Keeling Elizabeth Macies Dallas Mary Cullen Kenneth J. Fone Beverly Harris Scott Keenan Jean MacKay Eve Daily Joan Ford Hart House - University of Nancy P. Kendall Mary MacKay Judy Daley Anne Forrest Toronto Sylvia E. Kennedy A Jean MacKenzie Doris Dallaire Beatrice E. Forrest Joseph Hartman Janet Kennish Alison M. MacKenzie-Armes Beverley Daniels J. Judith Forrestal Dorothy L. Hartsell Robert G. Kepes Shirley Macklin Dayna Beth Daniels Ann Forster Cheryl A. Hass Winnifred Kettleson Sara W. 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Carol A. MacLeod Margot M. Miles Elizabeth Paterson Garson Romalis Margaret Smith Muriel MacLeod Elizabeth Millar Steve Patten Catherine Roper Pamela Smith Ross Macnab Jack Martin Miller Penny Patterson Betty Ross Smith Lyons Jay Macpherson Jane C. Miller Mary Pattinson Eleanor C. Ross Janet Solberg MacPherson, Leslie & Russell J. Miller Ruth A. Pearce Marjorie J. Ross Sonic Northern Tyerman Pamela J. Milne Deirdre M. Pearson Royal Bank of Canada Sostarich Ross Wright Cecutti Andrea Madan Fraser Milner Norma G. Pelkie Elinor Rush Chartered Accountants Mary Ella Magill I.K. Milnes Paul Pellettier Jan Rush Mary Sparling Mary A. Mahoney Penelope Milton Elizabeth M. Pellow Jean-Marie Russell Carol R. Speers Michelle C. Mailloux Elenna Monchesky Lorna Peltzer Beth Rutledge Eloise Spitzer Miller Maki Carol Mooring Pen Holdings Ltd O/A Dean Michael Ruxton Doris J. St. Amand Cheryl Malmo Micheline Morden & Associates Georgina Sabiston Marion E. Stacey Peggy Malpass Adeleine Morris Patricia Peppin Saint David’s Outreach Fund Beverly M. Stager Amanda Maltby Pauline M. Morris Kato Perdue J. Rosemary Salgo Anna Stahmer Manitoba Hydro Judith Morton Marion Perrin Kathleen R. Salmond A Felicite Stairs Manitoba Lotteries Mildred Morton Chantal Perrot Hillary Salter Anita Stanger Corporation Enid Moscovitch Jane Perry Santa Barbara Family Lorraine T. Stanley Santina Marasco Roger Moses C A. Peterson Foundation Patricia Staton Rudolph Marek Ruth B. Mowat Sherry Phillips Saskatchewan Federation Rebecca Staton Dalia Margalit-Faircloth Mr. Prime Rib Restaurant Nancy Pitulko of Labour Joyce Statton Elizabeth Markon Muirheads Stationers M.Bluebell Planck Saskatchewan Registered Status Of Women E.T.T. The Honourable Diane Walter Mulkewich Louise Pohl Nurses Association Helen P. Stauffer Marleau Shannon Murphy Frank I. Pole Saturn Isuzu of Regina Anna C. Stech Lorna Marsden Adelaide Murray Margaret Pomeroy Mary E. Saunders Ruth K. Stedman Noreen Marshall Helen Murray Nancy Poole Bonita Savage Kathy Stedwill Jacqueline Martin Kirsteen Murray Alisa Ann Posesorski Janet Savard Judy Steed Joanne J. Martin Linda Murray Aileen Potts Jeannelle Savona Eve-Lynn Stein Margaret J. Martin Dr. Chris Nash Dawn R. Potts Lynda Sayer Joseph M. Steiner Martin’s Canada BrokerLink Ann Naylor Judy Poupore Marie Scheffel Robert Steiner Donna Martyn Deborah Near Barbara Powell Ellen Schoenberger L. Faye Stephenson Evelyn F. Matheson Kathleen G. O. Neil Vivienne Poy Barbara Scott Janet Stern Evelyn P. Matheson Nesbitt Burns Inc. Margaret E. Prang Edward W. Scott W. G. Stettler Corinne Matte Louisa Newbury Jill R. Presser Mary Jane Scott Marcia J. Stewart Alice Mawhinney Mary Newel Diana Prestidge Brian M. Scully Mary Lou Stirling Carol Z.B. McArton Frances Newman Patricia E. Prestwich Carol Seljak Veronica Strong-Boag Jean M. McBean Lynda L. Newmarch Holly Price Janina Seydegart James Styles McBean Becker J Newton Iola Price Audrey Sharpe Suche Gange The McCain Foundation Marjorie H. Nichol Pringle & Associates Valerie Sharpe Sudbury Paint & Custom Christina McCall Wendy Nicholls Janet E. Pugsley Susan M. Shaw Framing Margaret McCallum Nicholls Yallowega Belanger Helen Purkis Sandra Shearer Sudbury Regional Police Daniel E. McCarthy Architects Dorothy M. Quiggin Rose Sheinin Lynne Sullivan McCarthy Tetrault Irene Norman Quinn Dressel Associates Wendy E. Shelley Veronique Susset Sylvie Marie-Claire McClean Margaret G. Norman (Grant D. Milligan) Sherwood Credit Union Maja Svensson J.V. McClelland Northern Outreach Program Rainbow Concrete Industries Elizabeth J. Shilton Nancy Swainson Jean A. McCormick Northern Regional Recovery Limited Jean Shilton Margaret Swan McCuaig Desrochers Continuum Mollie J. Rawling Helen L. Shore Melvin L. Swart Margo McCutcheon Northern Uniform Service Juliette Raymond Frank L. Showler Marion Sweet Heather B. McDonald Corp Arvilla Read Joy Shuchat Margaret Swytink Nancy C. McFadyen Joyce Noseworthy Denise G. Reaume Jacqui Shumiatcher San San Sy M Philip McGettigan NRCS Anne Redish G Sibay Cheryl A. Sylvester Susan P. McGrath Joan Nurmi Anna Rees A. K. Sigurjonsson Andra Takacs Barbara J. McGregor Pat Nurmi A. Gail Regan Sharon Silver Takao Tanabe Heather McGregor Patricia O’Malley George Reid Linda Silver Dranoff Susan Tanner Lois M. McIntosh Kathleen O’Neil Lois Reimer Carmen Simmons Carolyn Taylor Sandra McKnight Maureen O’Neil Christine Reynolds Lucette A. Simpson Earl E. Taylor Barbara McLean Office and Professional Rice Financial Margaret Simpson M Jane Taylor Lynda McLean-Woodward Employees Union George A. Richards Kandy Simpson-Ziedenberg Sharon Taylor McMillan Binch Ontario Lottery Corporation Beverley Richardson George R. Sinclair TD Trust Johan McMillan-Steele Ontario NDP Caucus Mary F. Richardson Sir Joseph Flavelle Foundation TD Waterhouse Hugh McMullan Orendorff Vrbanac William G. Richardson (Susan M. Rowbottom) Helen Tetley Dorothy McPhedran Maureen Orton Barnett Richling Paula A. Sisson Phyllis Thatcher Cory McPhee Lila Ostermann Teresa Richmond Sisters of St Joseph of The Sisters of Saint Ann Marilyn McVicar Palladino Honda Barbara Richter Sault Ste Marie The Sisters of St. Joseph of Elizabeth J. Meakes Barbara Palmer Geraldine Ridge Sisters of St. Joseph of the Hamilton Sherrill Meeks Patricia M. Paradis Mary Risebrough Diocese of London The Spencer Family Fund Sharon P. Meen R. L. Paradis Allison Roach R. Sivasankar The TD Bank Winnipeg Marsha Melnik Anne E. Parker Geoffrey A. Robbins Caitlin Smith Gail P. Thompson Diane Metcalf-King Parlee McLaws Roberta McMullen Constance L. Smith Pamela Thomson Shelagh M’Gonigle Anne Pashley Diane Roblin Cynthia Smith Janet Tieman Kathryn V. Mifflin Diane E. Pask Clarke M. Robson Debra L. Smith Paula C. Tippett Joan C. 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In Memorium LEAF and LEAF Foundation would like to Is there an individual or event that you would like celebrate the lives of the following individuals to commemorate? Perhaps a close friend or family and to mark their passing with family and member whose life embraced the values of equality friends: and inclusiveness for which LEAF strives. A birth? A Ross Kirkpatrick Armstrong bat mitzvah? A relative or friend who has recently Maxwell Goldthar O.C., C.A. graduated from law school? By making a donation Shirley Kelly Maureen Hennessy on behalf of someone else, these occasions can be a Adele Fournier means to promote equality for all!

Much of the success both LEAF and LEAF Board the LEAF Foundation has had in Colleen Cattell Marilou McPhedran Kate Stephenson garnering support from individuals, Paula Jubinville Mary Nicholson Jan Whitridge corporations and foundations can Kathleen Kohlman Jennifer M. Scott be directly attributed to the financial and volunteer contributions of its LEAF Foundation Board dedicated Board Members. We would Colleen Albiston Catherine Devlin Dagmar Rinne like to take this time to acknowledge Denise Arsenault Mary Lue Hinds Nancy Ruth their tremendous support: Beth Atcheson Joanne McLean Mary Lou Stirling Irene Bailey Gail Paech

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED There are a variety of opportunities to volunteer with LEAF. Branches use volunteers on legal committees, in education and in fundraising work such as event coordination assistance. LEAF National helps unite women who want to start an annual event and/or Branch in their area. The national office also needs volunteers with IT and desktop publishing skills and volunteers for general office administration work. For more information please contact LEAF via e-mail at [email protected] or via phone at 416-595-7170.

WOMEN’S LEGAL EDUCATIONAL & ACTION FUND – LEAF LEAF, 415 Yonge St., Suite 1800, Toronto, ON M5B 2E7, Tel: 416-595-7170, Fax: 416-595-7191, www.leaf.ca

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