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The Hon. George  Baker, P.C. Senator George Baker is the former MP for the riding of Gander - Grand Falls (Newfoundland and Labrador). He was first elected to the House of Commons in 1974, and was re-elected at every subsequent federal election. Since March 26, 2002, he has served in the Senate of Canada, representing the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Published by Senator Claudette Tardif on 13 October 2009

On Thursday, an historic moment took place in the Senate chamber. Emily Murphy, Irene Marryat Parlby, Nellie Mooney McClung, Louise Crummy McKinney, and Henrietta Muir Edwards are now honourary senators, an event of which I am very proud.

 

To read more about the Famous Five, please visit Famous 5 Foundation.

 

To read my speech about these great women, please click here.


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