Edwards V. Canada (Attorney General) - Legacy

Legacy

An annual award, the Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case, was created in 1979 and continues to be presented to five individuals each year to honour distinguished achievements that advance the equality of girls and women in Canada.

Emily Murphy's house where the tea party occurred is now on the campus of the University of Alberta, and houses the Student Legal Services.

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