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Wartime Election Act
Woman who had husbands, sons or fathers serving, as well women serving in the armed forces got the federal vote. -
Women's Franchise Act
All women citizens age 21 and over are allowed to vote in federal elections. *July 25 is not the exact date, but the year is correct. -
The Woman Suffrage Movement
Women in Canada obtained the right to vote in political elections. *Note: 25, July is not the exact date, but it still occured in 1920 -
Person Case
When woman married they lost their rights but the Person case passed. This means that women have the right to exercise official functions, to attend university, and to practice liberal trade. *Note: 25 July is not the exact date, but 1929 is the actual year this event occured. -
The Fair Employment Practices Act and the Female Employee's Fair Remuneration Act.
Women were provided with equal pay and equal workload. -
Fourth World Conference on Women
In Beijing, Canada participated in the conference. They found 12 critical areas and made a plan to protect and advance woman's rights aroung the world. *Note: the date 25 is not the exact date, but the month and year is correct -
Extradition Act
Canada will refuse to forcibily return anyone to a country based on their race, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, language, colour, political opinion, sex, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, or status.
