“One day, she just had enough”: Karin Wells on the women behind landmark cases in Canadian law
Verdicts & VoicesShow Notes
To begin the fall season, award-winning journalist Karin Wells discusses her new book about major cases in the history of women’s rights in Canada, their tenacious – and often reluctant – protagonists, and the ongoing relevance of the issues raised.
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