They powered Montreal's garment industry. One woman is trying to honour them

A Montreal woman is on a mission to honour the work done by immigrant women past and present in the city's clothing industry. At its peak in the 20th century, hundreds of companies were employing workers in the historic garment district.

They powered Montreal's garment industry. One woman is trying to honour them
A senior woman in her friend's dining room resting her hands against the back of a chair.

A Montreal woman is on a mission to honour the work done by immigrant women past and present in the city's clothing industry. At its peak in the 20th century, hundreds of companies were employing workers in the historic garment district.