Yonge-Bay Corridor in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Women's Law Association of Ontario

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 2022

1. Women's Law Association of Ontario Marker
(south side • English)

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

[English]
Founded in 1919, the Women’s Law Association of Ontario (WLAO) was the first organization to work actively to create a place for women at Osgoode Hall. With membership open to law students, lawyers and judges, the non-profit organization advances issues relevant to women in law through networking, educational and social events. Strengthened by the women’s rights movement, the WLAO’s first 100 years marked Canada’s first female lawyer being called to the bar, the first female leader of the regulator of the provincial bar, and the appointment of Canada’s first female Supreme Court of Canada judge. The WLAO’s campaigns influenced legislators, policy-makers, lawyers and judges to dismantle discrimination and enhance equality through law. Through advocacy, it sought employment and pay equity, criminal justice reform, and an end to gendered violence, racism, disability discrimination, homophobia and transphobia. The WLAO continues to empower women in the legal profession by providing a collective voice, and advocating for equality, diversity and change.

[Français]
Fondée en 1919, la Women's

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Law Association of Ontario (WLAO) a été la première organisme à travailler activement afin de réserver une place pour les femmes à Osgoode Hall. En permettant aux étudiants en droit, aux avocats et aux juges, d’y adhérer, l'organisme à but non lucratif promeut les enjeux propres aux femmes en droit par le biais d'événements de réseautage, éducatifs et sociaux. Avec le soutien du mouvement des droits des femmes, les 100 premières années de la WLAO ont marqué la nomination de la première avocate du Canada au barreau, la première femme à diriger l'organisme de réglementation du barreau provincial et la première femme juge nommée à la Cour suprême du Canada. Les campagnes de la WLAO ont incité les législateurs, les décideurs, les avocats et les juges à éliminer la discrimination et à renforcer l'égalité devant la loi. Dans le cadre de la défense des droits, la WLAO a recherché l'équité en matière d'emploi et de salaire, la réforme de la justice pénale et la fin de la violence sexiste, du racisme, de la discrimination fondée sur le handicap, de l'homophobie et de la transphobie. La WLAO continue de renforcer l'autonomie des femmes dans la profession juridique en apportant une voix collective et en défendant l'égalité, la diversité et le changement.

Erected 2020 by Ontario Heritage Trust / Fiducie du patrimoine ontarien.

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Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 2022

2. Women's Law Association of Ontario Marker
(north side • Français)

historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Law Enforcement • Women. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 43° 39.08′ N, 79° 23.139′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in Yonge-Bay Corridor. It can be reached from Queen Street West just west of York Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in the South Gardens on the front/south side of Osgoode Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 130 Queen Street West, Toronto ON M5H 2N5, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto

and on the Golden Horseshoe.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Osgoode Hall (a few steps from this marker); Osgoode Hall Fence (within shouting distance of this marker); Walter Seymour Allward, R.C.A. (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); South African War Memorial (about 90 meters away); Sir William Campbell (about 120 meters away); George Cox (about 120 meters away); University Avenue Armouries (about 150 meters away); McMurtry Fountains / Fontaines McMurtry (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.

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3. Women's Law Association of Ontario Marker

(looking north • Osgoode Hall in background)

1. Plaque honours 100 years of Women’s Law Association of Ontario.

The Ontario Heritage Trust and the Women’s Law Association of Ontario (WLAO) recently unveiled a provincial plaque to celebrate the latter’s 100 years of advocacy and empowerment. The work is permanently installed in the South Gardens at Osgoode Hall in Toronto, with text in English and French.

(Submitted on June 19, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Celebrating 1oo years of Women's Law Association of Ontario in 2019.

Since 1919, WLAO has been providing leadership and support to advance the status of women in the legal profession. Women’s Law Association of Ontario has a rich history in the legal profession with a strong tradition of speaking out for women lawyers. WLAO will be celebrating 100 years as an association in 2019 and a summary of our history is below...

(Submitted on June 19, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 306 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 18, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2, 3. submitted on June 19, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.