#‘I’m reasonably sure I need less Céline and more Stompin’ Tom’

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“#‘I’m reasonably sure I need less Céline and more Stompin’ Tom’” Songs of solace In December, contributor Katie Underwood wrote about the power of Céline Dion. I would like to express my appreciation for Katie Underwood’s article on Céline Dion (“Coming back to us now,” Torch Song, December 2021). It was beautifully written, funny and…

#In 1949, Agnes Macphail—the first woman MP—reflects on sexism in politics

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“#In 1949, Agnes Macphail—the first woman MP—reflects on sexism in politics” Reflecting on her career, Agnes Macphail wrote in the Sept. 15, 1949 issue of Maclean’s. Macphail became the first woman elected to the House of Commons 100 years ago, on Dec. 6, 1921. ONCE when I was addressing a political meeting a man in the audience…

#This 1933 profile of Agnes Macphail captures how the first woman MP was perceived

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“#This 1933 profile of Agnes Macphail captures how the first woman MP was perceived” This article was published on June 15, 1933. Read the story in the Maclean’s archive. One hundred years ago, on Dec. 6, 1921, Agnes Macphail became the first woman elected to the House of Commons. This wry Maclean’s profile, written by…