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The Married Women's Property Act
This act gave married women in Manitoba equal legal rights as men.It allowed for wives to own their own property separate from that of their husband. In addition, the woman had control over her own wages and profits, and shared a joint responsibility for their children in the family -
First Woman Elected to Provincial Legislature
Alberta called for a general election, for the need of new members to elect into their Legislative Assembly. Two women, Roberta McAdams and Louise McKinney, became the first women elected to a provincial legislature. Although, McKinney was sowrn in prior to MacAdams, earning her the title of the first woman elected. -
Military Voter's Act
This act created an extension of federal voting until the end of the war. It allowed women who were serving, relating to people in the armed forces, or serving as a nurse during the war the ability to vote -
The Dominion Elections Act
During this time, the federal electoral law is amended. This act values that every Canadian who is eligible over the age of 21, male or female, can vote in federal elections. This did not include Aboriginals, Hindus, Inuits, or Asians. -
The Federal Divorce Law
This law was created to give women the ability to divorce men in equal ways, instead of just for the reasons of adultery -
The Person's Case
The Famous Five, know as Nellie McClung, Irene Parlby, Henrietta Muir Edwards, and Louise Crummy McKinney decided to petition against the supreme court. They wanted justice on whether women were considered "persons" under the BNA, and in time succeeded. -
First Female in Senate
Cairine Wilson became the first woman appointed to the Senate -
The Female Empolyees Equal Pay Act
The federal government passed this act to allow women the same earning wages as men for similar work. It makes discrimination in wages against opposite sex against the law. -
Right For Aboriginal Vote
Canada's Aboriginal Women are granted a right to vote in federal elections. They no longer have to give up treaty rights or status under the Indian Act in order to vote -
Bill 16
This bill was passed in Quebec's National Assembly giving married women the same rights as their husbands. This gave a more independent yet equal status to that of married women, allowing them to utilize their civil and financial responsibilities. This also gave them freedom, as opposed to being under total control oftheir spouse. -
Royal Commission on the Status of Women
This reccomends changes to the military to insure equality for all. Established by PM Lester Pearson, which examined the statues of women and progress that will be taken by the government for equal opportunities for both men and women in Canadian society -
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms
The Charter was created to allow citizens protection of their rights, and to freely express what they pleased to a certain degree. It was a step for women as well, as they wouldn't be discriminated as often as before. They are now open to more posibilites involving their own personal inspirations and jobs.
