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The Honourable Marianna Beauchamp Jodoin

The Honourable Marianna Beauchamp Jodoin was the first francophone woman and first woman from Quebec appointed to the Senate. The Montréal-born senator represented the Saurel region of the province from 1953 until her retirement in 1966. During her maiden speech in the Red Chamber, Ms. Jodoin moved the address in reply to the Speech from the Throne — the first time a woman had been given the honour of doing so.

Sylvia Daoust, recognized as Quebec’s first female professional sculptor, was commissioned to create a bronze bust of Ms. Jodoin in 1965. Her work, ranging from sculptures to murals and monuments, can be found in museums and private collections across Ontario and Quebec. The bust of Ms. Jodoin was donated to the Senate by the Quebec chapter of the Voice of Women — of which Ms. Jodoin was honorary president — and is on display at the Senate of Canada Building.

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