Women’s Division

In 1960, the Women’s Committee was established to “encourage its Members to take a more active part in all real estate functions, to promote attendance and to stimulate a wider interest in Board affairs generally.” Sadie Moranis, the first female TRREB President, was a past Chairman. 

The Women’s Division was dissolved in 1985, much to the chagrin of its Members. At that time, a petition was gathered of more than 500 signatures to keep the group intact. Though the Board of Directors at the time felt that there should not be any committees based on “sexual biases,” the Women’s Committee Members disagreed. Ms. Moranis stated that, “Women need the help of other women who have been up the ladder. When women have 38 per cent of the director positions, then we might be willing to give up our division.” (September 21, 1985, Globe and Mail).