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Gertrude M. Laing was born on 1905 in Oman, is a Canadian academic and activist. Discover Gertrude M. Laing's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 100 years old?

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1905

Gertrude M. Laing, (1905-2005) was a Canadian academic and activist.

She served as the only woman on the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism Commission.

Laing was born in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent and grew up in Winnipeg.

Laing truly enjoyed French, saying, "It was love at first sight. The first time I had a French lesson, I felt that was it and it was."

She read French from the University of Manitoba.

Laing was given "the first French government bursary ever awarded to a student at the University of Manitoba" and went to study in Le Sorbonne, France.

After her return, she became a French teacher at the University of Manitoba.

She was head of the local YWCA and various councils, and served on several community boards such as the Canadian Radio and Television Commission.

She was also a UNESCO General Assembly delegate.

1963

Laing was part of the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism Commission, set up in 1963.

She was the only woman on the commission.

1972

In 1972, she was inducted into the Order of Canada for her community work.

1975

From 1975 to 1978, Laing was Chair of the Canada Council.

1977

She was awarded honorary degrees from the University of Manitoba, University of Calgary, University of British Columbia (Doctor of Laws) and University of Ottawa, as well as receiving the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal and Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal in 1977 and 2002 respectively.

2005

She died in Calgary, Alberta on 18 December 2005.

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