Gertrude M. Laing

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.

Biography Laing was born in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent and grew up in Winnipeg. After her return, she became a French teacher at the University of Manitoba. She was the only woman on the commission. From 1975 to 1978, Laing was Chair of the Canada Council. She was awarded honorary degrees from the University of Manitoba, University of Calgary, University of British Columbia (Doctor of Laws)