WI Resolutions 1940-1959

RESOLVED that WI women request attention to this question by the Government at Ottawa in co-operation with Provincial Governments with a view to more equitable exchange off products inter-provincially, adjusting freight rates and regulating the exchange of products.

That a resolution from PEI WI’s asking that a central office for the conduct of the FWIC business be requested of the Department of Agriculture, Ottawa. (Carried with a rider attached, to the effect that this request be not pressed during the war).

FWIC urges that the Dominion Government with the co-operation of Provincial Governments, organized medicine and such agencies as are interested in public health measures, embark on a nation-wide programme of public education on these matters (lack of public awareness of possibilities and benefits of the prevention of illness) which so vitally affect our present war defense programme and our future post-war strength as a great people. AND FUTHER RESOLVED that FWIC fully subscribe to the sentiment

RESOLVED that FWIC urge each Institute and every member to consider the matter of intelligent and interested citizenship to be of prime importance. That we urge our Provincial and Dominion Boards to promote a nation-wide campaign so that all our members will vote and take an active interest in Municipal and Educational affairs.

RESOLVED that FWIC urge that these reports ( Dr Heagerty and Dr Marsh) be given a more thorough and careful study before they are implemented with a view to correcting this (costs and services are not equitable so far as the rural population is concerned).

FWIC urge that every effort should be made to provide additional sugar for rural women through the Local Rationing Board if the sugar could be made available.

THAT FWIC ask the Wartime Prices and Trade Board to appoint to the Consumers Branch a woman cognizant of rural problems and acceptable to the rural women; and that the FWIC be permitted to submit names for consideration.

RESOLVED that an applicant for naturalization shall be required to have at least an elementary knowledge of the history of Canada and of the British Commonwealth of Nations in order that he may have an appreciation of British traditions and of his responsibilities in maintaining these traditions; and that his citizenship should be definitely known as Canadian.

RESOLVED that FWIC commend the Dominion Government on the formation of a Standards Division within the Department of Trade and Commerce and urge that steps be taken to establish standards in household equipment, furnishings and clothing, along with a method of labelling which would provide the consumer with information as to the content, quality, care and additional information on textiles regarding fastness, finishes and shrinkage.

RESOLVED that FWIC stress the importance of an immediate Immigration Policy with proper regard to selective immigration, allowing only those people to enter Canada whose love of freedom and desire for Democracy fit them for our way of life in Canada.

RESOLVED that FWIC lend every effort to insure a steady supply of food to the countries still in want.

RESOLVED that FWIC ask the Federal Government for immediate legislation to provide: Compulsory learning of the English and/or the French language by immigrants immediately following their arrival in this country. Citizenship training for all our youth from age 17 to 21 years. Citizenship training for every adult in Canada.

RESOLVED that the Union Jack be a component part in the new flag.

RESOLVED that the name Dominion Day, for July the first, be retained, rather than Canada Day, not only for the euphonious sound of the former, but more so because of the manner in which it was chosen after the reading of Psalm 72, verse 8, by Sir Leonard Tilley.

FWIC humbly petition the Government to establish a National Memorial Day.

RESOLVED that Daylight Saving should be Dominion wide or not at all.

RESOLVED that FWIC ask the Department of Justice that the recommendation made in the Archambauldt report be implemented forthwith.

RESOLVED that FWIC go on record as being opposed to the proposed memorial to be erected in Ottawa and that instead we suggest a scholarship fund for the youth of Canada, as a more fitting tribute to our fallen heroes.

RESOLVED that the attention of the Minister of Transport be called to the inadequate number and deplorable conditions of the lavatories in most railway stations, coach trains and bus stops, and that he be asked to make it necessary for the railway and bus companies to provide better facilities.

RESOLVED that FWIC ask that provision be made that all such criminals (sex) may be detained until competent medical authorities are satisfied that they are no longer dangerous to be at large in the community.

RESOLVED that FWIC ask the Department of Agriculture, Ottawa and the Canadian Manufacturers Association to work together to establish standards for at least three sizes of jars and tops used in commercial packing of food products.

RESOLVED that the age of eligibility in the case of women be reduced to 65 years. AND FURTHER RESOLVED that the Old Age Pensions Act be amended to abolish the Means Test.

RESOLVED that the FWIC urge the Board of Governors of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to introduce a strict censorship of radio programmes to eliminate the undesirable types of drama which includes murder, hold-ups, etc.

1949 Comics RESOLVED that FWIC in the best interests of our Canadian children ask the Government of the Dominion of Canada to provide for adequate censorship on all comic books or strips published or issued for sale in Canada.

RESOLVED that FWIC endorse the recommendations on the standardization and labelling of clothing which have been forwarded by the Canadian Home Economics Association to the Director of the Standards Division of the Department of Trade and Commerce, Ottawa.