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After suffragette Amelia Sandhurst speaks at a temperance society meeting attended by most of the adults of Avonlea, Janet, despite the possible embarrassment to the King family, takes up the cause. To assist Amelia, Janet vows to get at least fifty signatures on a petition going to the government to allow women the vote. Her stance is finalized when Angus McCorkadale, perceived by most to be the town's most sexist person, demeans Janet. Although many do support the stance, not many are willing to sign until someone else does. However, if Janet can get the signature of Angus' reclusive wife Margaret, who is known to wear the pants in the family, others will follow suit. But that may be easier said than done. And at what price will Janet pay at home for neglecting her household duties? One of the women in town who needs to be emancipated is Maude Craig. She is forced to work at Angus' cannery for paltry wages, not sufficient to support herself and her son Peter, who must live and work ...

This episode is set in 1905. The women of Avonlea wouldn't be permitted to vote for another 17 years. In Canada, women were given the vote in the four western provinces in 1916, in 1917 in Ontario, in 1918 in Nova Scotia, in 1919 in New Brunswick, in 1922 in Prince Edward Island, and in 1940 in Quebec.


Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Sarah Polley Sarah Polley - Sara Stanley
Jackie Burroughs Jackie Burroughs - Hetty King
Zachary Bennett Zachary Bennett - Felix King
Gema Zamprogna Gema Zamprogna - Felicity King
Lally Cadeau Lally Cadeau - Janet King
Cedric Smith Cedric Smith - Alec King
Harmony Cramp Harmony Cramp - Cecily King
Barbara Hamilton Barbara Hamilton - Mrs. Bugle
Maja Ardal Maja Ardal - Mrs. Potts
Roger Dunn Roger Dunn - Bert Potts
Chris Wiggins Chris Wiggins - Mr. McCorkadale
Irene Hogan Irene Hogan - Mrs. McCorkadale
Fiona Reid Fiona Reid - Maude Craig
Lucy Peacock Lucy Peacock - Amelia Sandhurst
Chick Roberts Chick Roberts - Mr. Biggins
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