Discover the 1928 National Assembly of Liberal Women in Canada—an inside look at how women organized for civic engagement and Liberal ideals.
This book compiles the proceedings, speeches, and key documents from Ottawa’s two-day gathering, including introductions, committee reports, and the widely noted address by the Prime Minister, W. L. Mackenzie King.
The volume frames how Liberal women came together to study Liberal principles, build clubs, and plan training in political organization. It offers a snapshot of the era’s conversations about governance, social reform, and the role of women in Canadian politics, set against the backdrop of national events and party leadership.
What you’ll find inside:
- Official notices, invitations, and background on the Federation’s purpose and structure
- Summary notes and translations of speeches delivered in English and French
- Reports from constitutional, finance, publicity, and arrangements committees
- A verbatim record of the keynote address and reflections on women’s civic work
Ideal for readers of Canadian political history, women's studies, and anyone curious about how early 20th-century Liberal women organized to influence public life.