In 1992, the Government of Canada designated the month of October as Women's History Month. The annual month long celebration highlights the achievements of women and girls who are contributing to a better, more inclusive Canada. 

This month is a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women and girls across the country and throughout our history. In Canada and around the world, we continue to champion girls’ rights, including freedom from violence and abuse, as well as equal opportunities in education and the work force. 

WATCH: A new #HeritageMinute for #WomensHistoryMonth focuses on Elsie MacGill, feminist, polio survivor, and the world’s first female aeronautical engineer. MacGill was the chief engineer overseeing Canada’s production of Hawker Hurricane aircrafts during the Second World War. pic.twitter.com/nitAdBLxYf

— Historica Canada (@HistoricaCanada) October 1, 2020

The year's theme #BecauseofYou, celebrates women and girls in Canada who have made, and continue to make, a lasting impact on our country.

• Visit the Women of Impact in Canada gallery, which recognizes the contributions and achievements of 100 exceptional Canadian women and girls who have made an impact in politics, the arts and sciences, and countless other fields.
• Nominate a women of impact who has inspired you! New inductees will be announced in December 2020.
• Visit the Women in Canadian History Timeline to discover notable events in Canadian women’s history and learn more about the powerful women who created change.

Please share the stories of women leaders in your communities and continue to uplift and support their voices. 

Portraits of women trailblazers Esther Marjorie Hill, Gisèle Lamoureux, Joy Kogawa, Nellie Cournoyea and Portia White.

Statement by the Prime Minister on Women's History Month 

This month, the Canadian Encyclopedia will be highlighting 31 women who have left their mark on Canada and the world. Follow along on social media!

Throughout the month of October, to celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth, we'll be sharing 31 bios of remarkable women who had have left their mark on Canada and the world. Make sure to follow @CdnEncyclopedia to follow along! pic.twitter.com/gcT8pORiz8

— CanadianEncyclopedia (@CdnEncyclopedia) October 1, 2020