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This accession contains speeches from the Women's Bureau of Labour Canada. The Bureau was formed in 1954 in response to the wartime demands of women's organization for a federal government role in women's workforce participation which increased substantially during and after World War II. The Women's Bureau of Canada is believed to be the first unit of the federal government ever created in peacetime devoted exclusively to the interests of women. The Bure au has been active in research into areas affecting women's employment such as equal pay, affirmative action, day care and maternity leave. The Bureau has liaison with Committees on International Women's Day, the United Nation's Commission on the Status of Women, International Labour Organization, and the Office of the Coordinator for Status of Women.