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The Winnipeg General Strike
The Winnipeg General Strike was a massive strike by Canadian employees in Building and Metal Trades, Public Sector Employees, Retail and Service Workers and, Transportation Workers. Two people were killed in an event called "Bloody Saturday". The Winnipeg General Strike revealed a massive regret among Canadian workers. "Bloody Saturday" with two fatalities highlighted the massive grief and loss that the strike caused. -
Indian Act of 1920
The Indian Act of 1920 was a group of laws towards "Indian" people in Canada during 1920 (First Nations). It affected the lives of First Nations in Canada giving them the status "Indian". It was added to Canadian law on June 12th, 1920. The Indian Act of 1920 formalized control over First Nations consulting "Indian" status. Acted on June 12, 1920, it imposed fundamental restrictions on indigenous rights. -
Chinese Immigration Act of 1923
The Chinese Immigration Act of 1923, was a discrimination law in Canada that banned Chinese immigration and prevented Chinese immigrants from obtaining Canadian citizenship. It was a reflection of the current bias and racism in Canada at the time aimed at restricting Chinese labour and maintaining a large white population. The Chinese Immigration Act of 1923 blocked Chinese immigration, reflecting racism in Canada. It aimed to limit Chinese labour and aid a white population. -
The Balfour Report 1926
The Balfour Report in 1926 said that countries like Canada and Australia could make more independent decisions as important as Britain. This led to the Statute of Westminster in 1931, which made it official that these countries were independent within the British group. The Balfour Report in 1926 granted Canada and Australia greater freedom. The Statute of Westminster in 1931 established their independence within the British Commonwealth. -
Old Age Pension Act of 1927
The Old Age Pension Act of 1927 was a significant piece of law in Canada, providing financial assistance to specific individuals over the age of 70. It marked a crucial step in the establishment of social benefit programs in the country, aiming to remove poverty among the elderly population. The Old Age Pension Act of 1927 provided financial aid to Canadians over 70, combating elderly poverty. It laid the groundwork for Canada's social benefit system. -
Person's Case of 1929
The Person's Case of 1929 was when Emily Murphy and four other women known as "The Famous Five" led a petition to clarify that women counted as "a qualified person". It was a legal battle discussed by Britain's Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. Emily Murphy and The Famous Five petitioned in the 1929 Person's Case affirming women as "qualified people." Britain's Privy Council resolved this landmark legal dispute.