File F2643 - Ottawa Women’s Lobby (OWL)

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Ottawa Women’s Lobby (OWL)

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CA ON0034 10-001-S1-F2643

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0.5 cm of textual records

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(1977-[199-])

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The Ottawa Women’s Lobby (OWL) was a feminist advocacy organization founded as a member group of the National Action Committee on the Status of Women (NAC) by Shirley Greenberg in 1977. OWL lobbied the municipal, provincial and federal governments to fight for equality for women in all aspects of Canadian life. The organization consisted of women from various occupations and backgrounds. In addition to Shirley Greenberg, the members of OWL throughout the group's founding/early years (1970s) consisted of: Kay Marshall, Lynn Kaye, Rosemary Billings, Diana Pepall, Mary Ambrose, Pat Hacker, John Baglow, Carole Swan, Helene Doyon, Sheila Klein, and Monica Townson. OWL remained active until the 1990's, but past members continue to hold semi-annual social meetings, which facilitate spirited debates.
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Le Lobby des femmes d'Ottawa (FLO) est une organisation féministe de défense des droits fondée en 1977 par Shirley Greenberg en tant que groupe membre du Comité national d'action sur le statut de la femme (CNA). L'OWL a fait pression sur les gouvernements municipaux, provinciaux et fédéral pour lutter en faveur de l'égalité des femmes dans tous les aspects de la vie canadienne. L'organisation est composée de femmes issues de professions et d'horizons divers. Outre Shirley Greenberg, les membres de l'OWL au cours de ses premières années d'existence (années 1970) étaient les suivants : Kay Marshall, Lynn Kaye, Rosemary Billings, Diana Pepall, Mary Ambrose, Pat Hacker, John Baglow, Carole Swan, Helene Doyon, Sheila Klein et Monica Townson. L'OWL est resté actif jusque dans les années 1990, mais les anciens membres continuent d'organiser des réunions sociales semestrielles, qui donnent lieu à des débats animés.

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This file consists of documents relating to the activities of the Ottawa Women's Lobby and its views on child care, the Unemployment Act and equal pay.

The file contains briefs on child care and the Unemployment Act, clippings, a news release and a poster.

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80-34

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