Canadians probably don't think much about women and journalism any more. Both Adrienne Clarkson and Michaëlle Jean were former journalists who became Governor General, capping off successful careers with one of the most prestigious appointments in the land. There are many more female journalists who came before them, and no doubt many more will follow, but one of the earliest and most successful female writers and journalists in Canada has received little recognition from our historians. Today, we briefly examine the career of Agnes C. Laut.