Women and the Vote in Canada

Manitoba women win the right to vote

Jan 28, 1916

On this date, Manitoba became the first province in Canada where women were allowed to vote at the provincial level.

Women across Canada win federal voting rights

May 24, 1918

In 1918, all female citizens aged 21 years and over were grated the right to vote in federal elections

Privy Council grants women the right to be appointed to the Senate

Oct 18, 1929

In what is commonly known as the Persons Case, England's Privy Council overruled the Supreme Court of Canada and granted women the right to be appointed to the Senate of Canada.