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Married Women's Property Act
Women are legally allowed to make agreements and buy property. -
Married Women Recognized as People
Married women are now recognized as people in terms of property rights and are given the same legal capacity as men. -
Racial Discrimination in Franklin v. Evans
Franklin, a black man, is humiliated by Evans. Franklin sues for damages, but does not win; however, unlike normal customs, which has the losing party pay the winning party's legal bill, Franklin is not ordered to do so as his treatment was harsh, humiliating, and offensive. -
Racial Discrimination Act
Canada's battle against oppression in Europe lowered Canadian tolerance of oppression at home. The Act prohibits the publication or display, on lands, by newspaper or radio, of any notice, sign, symbol, emblem or other representation indicating racial discrimination. -
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The first comprehensive agreement among nations as to the specific rights and freedoms of all human beings. -
The Canadian Bill of Rights
In addition to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Canada adopted its own Bill that allows all to exist without discrimination by reason of race, national origin, colour, religion or sex. -
The Birth of Human Rights Codes
Marks the beginning of modern human rights protection in Canada as it exists in the year 2000. -
The Official Languages Act
Giving French and English equal status in the government of Canada. -
The Canadian Human Rights Act
The government creates a single law dealing with discrimination. The Act sets up a human rights commission to administer the law and ensure compliance -
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
The most significant milestone in the 20th century for Canada. Human rights become an intrinsic and irrevocable part of Canadian identity.
