Constance Hamilton

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Constance Easton Hamilton (born 1862 - died ?) was the first female alderwoman to sit on Toronto City Council.

Born in Yorkshire, England in 1862, she immigrated to Canada with her family in 1888. A supporter of women's suffrage, she became president of the Equal Franchise League of Toronto. In 1919, women obtained the right to vote in Canada. Hamilton ran for alderman and was elected to city council in 1920.

After serving one term in office she resigned so that she could continue her campaign for equal rights.

In 1979, city council established the Constance E. Hamilton Award on the Status of Women. The award is made annually chosen by the women members of city council. To qualify, a recipient must be a resident of Toronto whose actions have had a significant impact on securing equitable treatment for women in Toronto, either socially, economically or culturally.