NEW Persons Case Timeline

By Bhaviin
  • Emily Murphy’s first day as a Magistrate

    Emily Murphy’s first day as a Magistrate

    In 1916 Emily Murphy became the first female magistrate in Canada and was the first woman who was fought by a man in court
  • Formation of the Famous Five*

    Formation of the Famous Five*

    Emily invited four prominent activists Henrietta Edwards, Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney, and Irene Parlby. to become what is known as the Famous Five.
  • Supreme Court ruling on the Persons Case

    Supreme Court ruling on the Persons Case

    Supreme court of Canada ruled women were not "persons".
  • British Privy Council ruling on the Person’s Case

    British Privy Council ruling on the Person’s Case

    The council reversed the Supreme court decision on the word "person".
  • Carine Wilsons’ appointment to the Senate

    Carine Wilsons’ appointment to the Senate

    Carine Wilson swore in Canada's 1st female senator.