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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, July 7, 2009--The Honourable Jim Prentice, Canada’s Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today celebrated the national historic significance of Ethel Johns, whom he designated a National Historic Person of Canada, on the recommendation of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.

“Our Government is pleased and honoured to commemorate Ethel Johns,” said Minister Prentice. “Johns’ contribution to nursing and achievements in advancing the role of women in education and the workplace is something of which all Canadians can be proud.” Read more . . .

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