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Gaining the right to vote helped women become recognized as individuals. Proving they have unique thoughts and opinions from their husbands and fathers.
The women in Manitoba received the right to vote over two years before the women in the rest of Canada. -
Women were finally considered "persons" to the government of Canada. This helped give them the eligibility they needed to advance gender equality.
In 1927, five women from Alberta "The famous 5" launched the case to challenge the exclusion of women from the Senate in Canada. -
Made it no longer illegal for first nation to hire a lawyer and for them to practice and perform certain cultural traditions.
First nations women however would now lose their status if they married a man without a first nation status. -
Protects Canadian citizens human rights and fundamental freedoms.
The first of its kind to protect Canadians.