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A very political lady: A novel
Book by LaMarsh, Judy
207 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 1979
About the author
Judy LaMarsh
3 booksJulia Verlyn LaMarsh PC OC QC (December 20, 1924 – October 27, 1980) was a Canadian politician, lawyer, author and broadcaster.
Ms. LaMarsh was an Intelligence officer with the Canadian Women's Army Corps during the Second World War. Under Prime Minister Lester Pearson's government she helped push through the legislation that created the Canada Pension Plan and Medicare.
As Secretary of State, she was in charge of Canada's Centennial celebrations in 1967. After leaving politics in 1968, she wrote three books, and had her own radio show on CBC Radio.
Ms. LaMarsh was an Intelligence officer with the Canadian Women's Army Corps during the Second World War. Under Prime Minister Lester Pearson's government she helped push through the legislation that created the Canada Pension Plan and Medicare.
As Secretary of State, she was in charge of Canada's Centennial celebrations in 1967. After leaving politics in 1968, she wrote three books, and had her own radio show on CBC Radio.
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July 28, 2021
Best for those who love the Canadian parliamentary system and vintage politics.
August 30, 2026
An excellent piece of Canadian feminist literature.
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