Réjane Laberge-Colas
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Réjane Laberge-Colas OC QC (8 October 1923 – 9 August 2009) was a judge of the Quebec Superior Court, sitting in Montreal, and the first woman to serve as a superior court judge in Canada.[1] She was a founder and the first president of the Fédération des femmes du Québec (FFQ).[2] Laberge-Colas was inducted to the Order of Canada in 1997.[1]
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The Honourable Réjane Laberge-Colas | |
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Judge of the Quebec Superior Court | |
In office 21 February 1969 – 1994 | |
Appointed by | John Turner |
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Born | (1923-10-08)8 October 1923 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Died | 9 August 2009(2009-08-09) (aged 85) Magog, Quebec, Canada |
Spouse |
Émile Colas (m. 1958) |
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Occupation | Judge and lawyer |
Awards | Order of Canada (1997) |
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