The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, and the Honourable Derek Bennett, Speaker of the House of Assembly, will be joined by Her Honour The Honourable Joan Marie Aylward, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women achieving the right to vote and hold public office.

The event will take place on Thursday, April 3, at 10:00 a.m. in the main lobby of the East Block, Confederation Building.

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