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| | Girl Guides |
 | | Guides Canada is a voluntary organization that promotes the emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual well-being of girls and women through values-based programs. |
 | | In 1998, approximately 230 000 girls between the ages of 5 and 17 were members in the various branches (Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers, Cadets and Junior Leaders), with groups in most communities in every province and territory, under the leadership of around 50 000 women volunteers. |
 | | Membership in Guiding is voluntary and open to girls and women who are willing to make the Promise, without distinction of creed, race, class, nationality or any other circumstances. |
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