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Laura Sabia (Laura Villela) was born on 18 September, 1916 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, is a Canadian social activist and feminist. Discover Laura Sabia'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 80 years old?
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Laura Villela |
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| Age |
80 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
18 September, 1916 |
| Birthday |
18 September |
| Birthplace |
Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Date of death |
17 October, 1996 |
| Died Place |
Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality |
Canada
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She is a member of famous activist with the age 80 years old group.
Laura Sabia Height, Weight & Measurements
At 80 years old, Laura Sabia height not available right now. We will update Laura Sabia's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Laura Sabia's Husband?
Her husband is Michael Joseph Sabia
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Michael Joseph Sabia |
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| Children |
4, including Michael John Sabia |
Laura Sabia Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Laura Sabia worth at the age of 80 years old? Laura Sabia’s income source is mostly from being a successful activist. She is from Canada. We have estimated Laura Sabia's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
activist |
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Timeline
Laura Sabia, (September 18, 1916 – October 17, 1996) was a Canadian social activist and feminist.
While in Montreal, Laura was noted as the first female to be a part of St. Catharines Separate School Board in 1953, additionally being the president of multiple disciplines including YMCA and the Community Lecture Series.
Born Laura Villela in Montreal, Quebec, the daughter of Italian immigrants, she played an important part, in the National Chair of the Committee for the Equality of Women, in the creation of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women called by Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson in February 1967.
Sabia received her education at Villa-Marie Convent and McGill University.
In the 1968 general election, she finished second in the riding of St. Catharines, Ontario, losing by fewer than 4,000 votes, and came in third in a 1981 by-election in the Toronto riding of Spadina, losing by 1,005 votes.
She was a founding member and, from 1969 to 1973, the first president, of the National Action Committee on the Status of Women.
She was an alderwoman for St. Catharines City Council and wrote columns for The Toronto Sun in the 1970s and 80s.
She also held the president position at the Canadian Federation of University Women and used her position to reach and inspire woman into pursuing higher education politics.
In 1974, she was made an Officer of the Order of Canada "for her devoted service to the cause of the status of women".
Sabia's contribution continued onto 1975 when she and 10 other women participated in a project for International Women at the United Nations Conference.
Sabia was a two-time candidate for the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada.
In 1983, she was awarded the Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case.
She was married to Michael Sabia and had four children, including Michael John, former head of Bell Canada Enterprises, who is married to Hilary Pearson, the granddaughter of former Prime Minister Lester Pearson.
She died of Parkinson's disease on October 17, 1996, in Toronto, Ontario.
