{"id":16316,"date":"2023-08-21T15:16:03","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T19:16:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/?p=16316"},"modified":"2023-08-29T11:02:46","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T15:02:46","slug":"quebec-feminists-canada-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/?p=16316","title":{"rendered":"Quebec Feminists (Canada 2023)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><em>[press release] [click on any of the pictures for larger versions]<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>New stamps honour legacy and lasting influence of three Quebec feminists<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<em>Stamp issue pays tribute to three activists who fought for women\u2019s and workers\u2019 rights<a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_bklt.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16379\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_bklt.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_bklt.png 1024w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_bklt-280x300.png 280w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_bklt-956x1024.png 956w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_bklt-140x150.png 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>MONTR\u00c9AL \u2013 Canada Post issued three new stamps today honouring three Quebec <a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_roback.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-16380 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_roback-102x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"102\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_roback-102x150.png 102w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_roback-204x300.png 204w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_roback.png 543w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 102px) 100vw, 102px\" \/><\/a>feminists who played a major role in the fight for equality and social justice.<\/p>\n<p>The stamps feature L\u00e9a Roback, Madeleine Parent and Simonne Monet-Chartrand, all born in Montr\u00e9al, who were lifelong advocates for women\u2019s and workers\u2019 rights and other causes. Their activism foreshadowed many of the advancements made in equality and justice in Canada.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>L\u00e9a Roback<\/strong> (1903-2000) believed in unionization as a vehicle to stop the <a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_parent.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-16381\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_parent-102x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"102\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_parent-102x150.png 102w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_parent-204x300.png 204w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_parent.png 543w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 102px) 100vw, 102px\" \/><\/a>exploitation of female workers and embraced the peace movement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Madeleine Parent<\/strong> (1918-2012) was a trade unionist who also advocated for Indigenous women and their struggle to amend theIndian Act.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simonne Monet-Chartrand<\/strong> (1919-1993) was a human rights advocate and pacifist who took on many women\u2019s causes and organized anti-nuclear initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learn more about these three Quebec feminists in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadapost-postescanada.ca\/blogs\/personal\/perspectives\/quebec-feminists-stamps-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">extended article<\/a> in the Canada Post <a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_monet.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-16382\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_monet-102x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"102\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_monet-102x150.png 102w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_monet-204x300.png 204w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_monet.png 543w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 102px) 100vw, 102px\" \/><\/a>online magazine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the stamp issue<\/strong><br \/>\nDesigned by Paprika, the stamps feature an archival photograph of each woman. The stamps\u2019 white borders evoke the placards carried at rallies, picket lines and marches. The stamp issue is cancelled in Montr\u00e9al, where each of these influential women was born. Printed by Lowe-Martin, the stamp issue includes a booklet of six Permanent\u2122 domestic rate stamps and three Official First Day Covers.<\/p>\n<p>The stamps and collectibles are now available at canadapost.ca and postal outlets across Canada. The Official First Day Covers:<a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_monet_ofdc.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16385\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_monet_ofdc.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_monet_ofdc.png 1024w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_monet_ofdc-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_monet_ofdc-150x88.png 150w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_monet_ofdc-500x295.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_parent_ofdc.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16384\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_parent_ofdc.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_parent_ofdc.png 1024w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_parent_ofdc-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_parent_ofdc-150x88.png 150w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_parent_ofdc-500x295.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_roback_ofdc.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16383\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_roback_ofdc.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_roback_ofdc.png 1024w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_roback_ofdc-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_roback_ofdc-150x88.png 150w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_quebfems_roback_ofdc-500x295.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>Canada Post video:<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gFgb4cf5UG8?si=n1JIeWzLiyAFf1Pp\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em>Initial press advisory:<\/em><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><em>[media advisory]<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>New stamps honour legacy and lasting influence of three Quebec feminists<a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_feminists_raw.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16322\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_feminists_raw.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1613\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_feminists_raw.jpg 1613w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_feminists_raw-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_feminists_raw-1024x508.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_feminists_raw-150x74.jpg 150w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_feminists_raw-1536x762.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/can_feminists_raw-500x248.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1613px) 100vw, 1613px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>MONTR\u00c9AL \u2013 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:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/&lt;http:\/\/a href=&quot;https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/L%C3%A9a_Roback&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/L%C3%A9a_Roback&lt;\/a&gt;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">L\u00e9a Roback<\/a> (1903-2000) believed in unionization as a vehicle to stop the exploitation of female workers and embraced the peace movement.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Madeleine_Parent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Madeleine Parent<\/a> (1918-2012) was a trade unionist who also advocated for Indigenous women and their struggle to amend the Indian Act.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Simonne_Monet-Chartrand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simonne Monet-Chartrand<\/a> (1919-1993) was a human rights advocate and pacifist who took on many women\u2019s causes and organized anti-nuclear initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The stamps will be unveiled on Monday, August 28, and officially issued the same day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong> Special guests:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For <strong>L\u00e9a Roback<\/strong>: Donna Mergler, grand-niece and neurophysiologist; Ariela Freedman, Louise Goldsteinand Judith Roback, family members; and Lorraine Pag\u00e9, President, L\u00e9a Roback Foundation.<\/li>\n<li>For <strong>Madeleine<\/strong> Parent: Monique Simard, friend and Cultural Manager; and Rejeanne Priestly, friend.<\/li>\n<li>For <strong>Simonne Monet-Chartrand<\/strong>: Her children, Alain, H\u00e9l\u00e8ne, Suzanne, Madeleine, Dominique and Philippe Chartrand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Archives nationales \u00e0 Montr\u00e9al<br \/>\nSalle Gilles-Hocquart<br \/>\n535 Avenue Viger Est, Montr\u00e9al<\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Monday, August 28, at 5 pm ET<\/p>\n<p><strong>VSC Notes:<\/strong> August 28 will be the 23<sup>rd<\/sup> anniversary of Roback&#8217;s death.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[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\u2019s and workers\u2019 rights MONTR\u00c9AL \u2013 Canada Post &hellip; 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