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Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick combined to become the Dominion of Canada on July 1, 1867. -
Gave the vote to female relatives of Canadian soldiers serving overseas. The Wartime Election Act was passed on September 20, 1917.
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A constitutional ruling conducted by five prominent women activists that opened the Senate of Canda to women. This caused The Supreme Court of Canada to declare that women were not considered "persons".
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Established Canadian citizenship as a distinct category which allowed residents of Canda citizenship of their country.
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A federal statue and bill of rights enacted by Parliament of Canada on August 10, 1960, becoming the country's first federal law to protect human rights and fundamental freedom.
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A policy that complements the Royal commission on bilingualism and biculturalism.
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Recognized certain rights of Canadian citizens within the immigration structure which weren't available to persons without citizenship status.
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Guarantees the rights and freedoms set to reasonable limits prescribed by law. Such rights as the right to equality, democracy, and mobility.
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Protects the cultural heritage of all Canadians, reduce discrimination, and encourage the implementation of multicultural programs and initiatives within institutions and organizations.
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A parliamentary motion proposed by Prime Minister of Canda Stephen Harper that read "That this house recognize that the Quebec form a nation within a united Canda".