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- ↑ McKenzie, Judith (1999). Pauline Jewett: A Passion for Canada. p. 174. ISBN 077356764X.
- ↑ "Margaret MacTavish Rogers Konantz (1899-1967)". Memorable Manitobans. Manitoba Historical Society.
- ↑ Eloise Jones – Parliament of Canada biography
- ↑ "Grace MacInnis". Institute for the Hunmanities. Simon Fraser University.
- ↑ Mary Elizabeth Kinnear – Parliament of Canada biography
- ↑ Marianna Beauchamp Jodoin – Parliament of Canada biography
- ↑ "History of Federal Ridings since 1867 | Parliament of Canada: Women Candidates in General Elections". www2.parl.gc.ca. Retrieved 2018-09-17.