The 52: Stories of Women Who Transformed Toronto
52% of Torontonians are women. It's time we tell their
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Through her trailblazing career of firsts, Fix championed community-led development and civic historical preservation that continues to influence Toronto today.
1895 - 1972 | Politician and Lawyer
After graduating from Osgoode School of Law in 1918, Mary Fix made history as Ottawa’s first female lawyer. Disappointed by limited opportunities for women in the field, she left law and worked for a local clothing store. In 1931, she married Alphonse Fix, a renowned pianist, and the couple settled in Mississauga. Entering politics in 1953, she became the first female politician in Toronto Township – taking on a range of positions throughout her tenure. In 1959, she became the first female Warden of Peel County and in 1960, a founding member and the first president of the Toronto Township Historical Foundation.
Fix’s contributions were vital in guiding the Greater Toronto Area through development, growth, and the preservation of its history.
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The 52: Stories of Women Who Transformed Toronto
52% of Torontonians are women. It's time we tell their stories.
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Meet The 52
Explore the full list of 52 remarkable women that make up the foundation of our multi-year project.
Bianca Andreescu
Bianca Andreescu has raised the global profile of tennis for Canadians. As one of the youngest winners of a Grand Slam singles title, Andreescu is the highest-ranked Canadian in Women’s
Beatrice Worsley
Beatrice Worsley is recognized as Canada’s first female computer scientist. Her lifetime of research and work in the field were at the forefront of Canada’s burgeoning computer science sector.
Menaka Thakkar
Menaka Thakkar established Canada’s first professional Indian dance company in 1978. Thakkar blended different cultural dance styles to co-create a performance called “East Meets West” in which she bridged cultural
Kathleen Taylor
Kathleen Taylor breaks ground no matter what industry she stands in. An accomplished business leader, her career continues to break barriers and light the way for women at major corporate
Emily Stowe
Emily Stowe was a founder of the Canadian Women’s Suffrage Association and the first female physician to publicly practice medicine in Ontario.
Min Sook Lee
Min Sook Lee is an industry-recognized filmmaker who advocates for social justice at the intersection of art and social change through her films and professorship at OCAD University.