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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. -
Prior to 1960 Indigenous people who wished to vote in a federal election, must give up their Indian statice through enfranchisement.
Prior to 1960 people who were not property owners, British citizens, or taxpayers, were not allowed to vote. These rules were created to purposefully discriminate against the indigenous people of Canada. That is why it is so important that The House Of Commons made the decision to allow them to vote. -
Insured Canadian Citizens are treated fairly and equally. Gives all Canadians the same rights regardless of their race, creed, color, nationality, or ancestry. Areas effected: Signs, services, facilities, public accommodations, and employment. -
Consisted of significant changes regarding Canadas immigration policy's and procedures. Overall the act focused on making Canadas admission process less discriminatory and more objective towards those trying to immigrate. Uprise in immigrants from Asia, the Caribbean and the Middle East mandated a change, due to the increase of diversity in Canada. -
Created to report on the status of women in Canada. The data was used to observe the treatment and opportunities of women in Canada. The commission focused on issues like equal pay, daycare, maternity leave, and pensions. This Commission consisted of many excellent women and was chaired by Florence Bird. -
The first Official Languages Act declaring French and English as Canadas two official languages. This act was led by Prime Minister (at the time) Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Its purpose was to create equality between the two languages and to insure that Canadians could use federal services, regardless of which of the two languages they speak. -
The Canadian Human Rights Act was created in 1977 with the goal to protect Canadians from discrimination by areas of the federal government. A Canadian can not be discriminated on by their sex, race, age, disability, or sexual orientation. This includes federally regulated workplaces, or the government itself. -
The purpose of the Canadian Charter Of Rights And Freedoms is to protect Canadians democratic and equality rights, as well as their fundamental freedoms. The Charter also limits the governments power and holds them responsible for their actions, since no body is above the law. It also prohibits the discrimination of a Canadians, race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex, age, or mental and physical disabilities. -
This is a significant case in Canadian legal history because this is the case that caused the Supreme Court Of Canada to strike down the Lords Day Act, declaring it was a violation of the Canadian Charter Of Rights And Freedoms (unconstitutional) . The Supreme court of Canada agreed that since Canadians have the freedom of religion, it is the decision of the owner of the establishment, if they would like to remain open on the day of rest/ the day of the lord/ Sunday. -
This case established the "Oakes Test" a test used to decide if a law infringes on rights given by the Canadian Charter Of Rights and Freedoms. It is a 2 part test, first the government must show that the law broken was significant enough to justify limiting the right. Part 2, the government must prove three things rational connection, minimal impairment, and proportionality of effects. -
The Supreme Court Of Canada struck down the pre existing abortion law, ruling it unconstitutional. The previous law violated a women's right to security of person . Due to Morgentaler's efforts, healthcare was provided to the women of Canada and abortions were decriminalized. -
Used to create equality in the work force, ensured equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of their gender, race, or disability. -
The Supreme Court Of Canada ruled that the Aboriginal title provides them with the right to benefit from their land and they can use it however they would like. It also recognized the importance of there oral history. -
The Supreme Court Of Canada ruled sexual orientation as a protected ground against discrimination. Discrimination on this bases was now illegal in Alberta, inuring LGBTQ+ individual had the same rights and protections as other Canadians. -
The Supreme Court Of Canada affirmed pre existing treaty rights to earn moderate living from hunting, fishing, and gathering. This led to economic benefits for the affected first nations people. -
Civil marriage act passed, making same sex marriage legal in Canada. Prior to this only some provinces allowed same sex marriage. This change provided Canadians with equal marriage rights regardless of their sexual orientation -
This commission documented the history and travesty of residential schools in Canada as well as the negative impacts they had on indigenous Canadians. By understanding and recording what happened in residential schools and creating platforms for survivors to share their stories we are able to begin to reconcile in areas like health, education, justice, and child welfare.