[press release] [click on any of the pictures for larger versions]
New stamps honour legacy and lasting influence of three Quebec feminists
Stamp issue pays tribute to three activists who fought for women’s and workers’ rights
MONTRÉAL – Canada Post issued three new stamps today honouring three Quebec 
feminists who played a major role in the fight for equality and social justice.
The stamps feature Léa Roback, Madeleine Parent and Simonne Monet-Chartrand, all born in Montréal, who were lifelong advocates for women’s and workers’ rights and other causes. Their activism foreshadowed many of the advancements made in equality and justice in Canada.
- Léa Roback (1903-2000) believed in unionization as a vehicle to stop the
exploitation of female workers and embraced the peace movement. - Madeleine Parent (1918-2012) was a trade unionist who also advocated for Indigenous women and their struggle to amend theIndian Act.
- Simonne Monet-Chartrand (1919-1993) was a human rights advocate and pacifist who took on many women’s causes and organized anti-nuclear initiatives.
Learn more about these three Quebec feminists in an extended article in the Canada Post 
online magazine.
About the stamp issue
Designed by Paprika, the stamps feature an archival photograph of each woman. The stamps’ white borders evoke the placards carried at rallies, picket lines and marches. The stamp issue is cancelled in Montréal, where each of these influential women was born. Printed by Lowe-Martin, the stamp issue includes a booklet of six Permanent™ domestic rate stamps and three Official First Day Covers.
The stamps and collectibles are now available at canadapost.ca and postal outlets across Canada. The Official First Day Covers:
Canada Post video:
Initial press advisory:
[media advisory]
New stamps honour legacy and lasting influence of three Quebec feminists
MONTRÉAL – Canada Post invites you to attend the unveiling of new stamps honouring three Quebec feminists who played a major role in the fight for equality and social justice:
- Léa Roback (1903-2000) believed in unionization as a vehicle to stop the exploitation of female workers and embraced the peace movement.
- Madeleine Parent (1918-2012) was a trade unionist who also advocated for Indigenous women and their struggle to amend the Indian Act.
- Simonne Monet-Chartrand (1919-1993) was a human rights advocate and pacifist who took on many women’s causes and organized anti-nuclear initiatives.
The stamps will be unveiled on Monday, August 28, and officially issued the same day.
Who: Special guests:
- For Léa Roback: Donna Mergler, grand-niece and neurophysiologist; Ariela Freedman, Louise Goldsteinand Judith Roback, family members; and Lorraine Pagé, President, Léa Roback Foundation.
- For Madeleine Parent: Monique Simard, friend and Cultural Manager; and Rejeanne Priestly, friend.
- For Simonne Monet-Chartrand: Her children, Alain, Hélène, Suzanne, Madeleine, Dominique and Philippe Chartrand.
Where: Archives nationales à Montréal
Salle Gilles-Hocquart
535 Avenue Viger Est, Montréal
When: Monday, August 28, at 5 pm ET
VSC Notes: August 28 will be the 23rd anniversary of Roback’s death.
