Canadian Women's Army Corps

The Canadian Women's Army Corps (CWAC) was an organization established during World War II in 1941 to integrate women into Canada’s military efforts. It allowed women to serve in various non-combat roles such as clerks, cooks, drivers, and support staff, freeing men for combat duties. The CWAC promoted gender equality within the military, providing women with training, pay, and benefits comparable to their male counterparts. It played a vital role in supporting the war effort and helped open doors for women's participation in the Canadian armed forces, contributing to broader societal changes regarding women’s roles in the military and workforce.