Canada Banks An International Women's Day Win

It’s not an everyday occurrence when you are compelled to clap and applaud the forward motion of our country. But this is exactly what happened this International Women’s Day.

I’m pleased to announce that the next new Canadian banknote will feature a woman. Who will it be? That’s up to you: https://t.co/BJcQl5YdMm

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 8, 2016

This kind of symbolic recognition is just what we needed..I feel a thunderous applause coming on….

A Victoria woman has been working on a Change.org petition for a couple of years, so thank you Merna Foster for your contributions to the awareness of this idea!

Now, you get to put in your two-cents…or $100 bill, whatever you think….Which inspirational Canadian women should be featured on this soon to be minted money? Here’s where you can submit your nomination.

Mel Z – Midday Show 10am – 2pm on Ocean 98.5