Cairine Wilson
/Overview
Cairine Wilson (née McKay) born Montreal, Canada February 4, 1885 (d. 1962). First female Canadian senator, 1930-1962; president of Canadian League of Nations Society, 1938-44; first Canadian female delegate to UN, 1949. Opposed Munich Agreement, 1938; welcomed Jewish refugees.
Quotations
"As women we wish to use our powers to redress existing evils and in every respect to promote legislation which will benefit the greatest number." (Nov. 6, 1930, Montreal Star, Scottish Canadian Politicians; photo Wikipedia)