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10 years later: perspective and constitutional change
Broadcast Date: Dec. 29, 1980
Ten years have passed since the Bird Commission released its final report. Some recommendations have succeeded while others still sit unresolved. Chairperson Florence Bird sits down with CBC host Patrick Watson to discuss the success of the Royal Commission and the prospect of entrenched Constitutional rights.10 years later: perspective and constitutional change
• Florence Bird was made a Companion of the Order of Canada in 1971. She was also appointed to the Senate in 1978 and received the Governor General's Persons Award in 1985.10 years later: perspective and constitutional change
Medium: Television
Program: The Watson Report
Broadcast Date: Dec. 29, 1980
Guest(s): Florence Bird
Host: Patrick Watson
Duration: 4:21
Last updated:
Oct. 15, 2003
Television
2:10
Two weeks before the Royal Commission is officially set in motion, Prime Minister Pearson and chairperson Florence Bird discuss their goals.
Television
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The Bird Commission has been in full swing for just over one month now and the subject of what women want is regarded with equal measures of derision and passion.
10 years later: perspective and constitutional change.
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Last updated: Oct. 15, 2003.
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