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INTRODUCTION

It is timely and appropriate that a biography of Cairine Wilson is now being published.

Timely because the inspiration that may be drawn from the integrity and character shown by Canada’s first woman senator in her persistent and determined efforts to help refugees half a century ago may be relevant today when we are faced once again with the need to act on this question.

Appropriate in that a refreshing revelation of her character as shown in her work in Parliament and her continuing devotion to duty throughout her life will help present-day parliamentarians to summon strength to perform their onerous duties.

It was a pleasure for me both as a private citizen and later as a Member of Parliament to have had the privilege of working with Cairine Wilson in various fields of public endeavour. May the story of her life continue to be an inspiration for all Canadians young and old.

The Honourable George Mcllraith, QC, PC