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Status of Women Canada


General Information

Background

In 1971, the federal government created the Office of the Coordinator, Status of Women within the Privy Council Office. In 1976, the Office of the Coordinator, Status of Women was removed from the Privy Council Office. It was named a department under Order-in-Council P.C. 1976-779 and became known as Status of Women Canada.