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Persons Case
Edwards v Canada, more commonly known as the Persons Case, is a constitutional case that helped decide in 1929 that women were able to sit in the Senate of Canada. The case was made by the Famous Five, a group of women activists. The Persons Case allowed women to work for change in both the House of Commons and the Senate. -
Indian Act Revisions of 1951
The oppressive sections of the Indian Act were removed and changed. So it wasn't illegal for "Indians" to practice their customs and culture. The revision was a reply to Canada's commitment to the United Nations' "Universal Declaration of Human Rights". It was made to help indigenous people to become more contributing citizens of Canada. -
Indigenous Canadian’s Voting Right
First Nations People could vote without having to lose their "Indian" Status. It emphasized equal rights for all Canadians. It was Prime Minister John Diefenbaker to made a Joint committee of the Senate and the house of commons on Indians that helped launch this change. -
Canadian Bill of Right
The bill made certain rights for Canadians. This includes the right to life, liberty, security, The right to equality before the law, Freedom of religion, etc. It applied to legislation and policies of the federal government. It also guaranteed the rights and freedoms similar to those found in the Charter. But, the Bill of Rights was part of the Constitution of Canada. -
Ontario Human Rights Code
The Ontario Human Rights Code was made on June 15, 1962. This made Ontario the first Canadian province to establish a human rights code. It prohibits discrimination in signs, services, facilities, public accommodation, and etc -
Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada
The Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada which is when women "inquire into and report upon the status of women in Canada, and to recommend what steps might be taken by the federal government to ensure equal opportunities for women in all aspects of the Canadian society". The Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canadamade to examine the status of women in Canada and suggest ways to improve their opportunities. -
Immigration Act of 1967
This Act established a new system for looking for potential immigrants. This removed racial and national barriers to immigration. This change led to an increase in immigration from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. This increased the diversity that is seen in Canada. -
Canadian Official Languages Act
The Official Languages Act in 1969 followed the advice of the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism. The Prime Minister, Pierre Trudeau introduced the act to Parliament on September 7, 1968. It was enacted came into effect on September 7, 1969. -
Canadian Human Rights Act
The legislation was against discrimination based on grounds like race, religion, and national origin. It was to ensure that all individuals are equal to others without being stopped or prevented from doing so by discriminatory practices. -
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects several rights and freedoms, which include freedom of expression and the right to equality. It is part of our Constitution , which means that it is the highest law in all of Canada. -
Big M Drug Mart (1985)
R v Big M Drug Mart Ltd is a decision made by the Supreme Court of Canada where the Court took down the federal Lord's Day Act for violating section 2 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This case had many firsts in constitutional law including being the first to interpret section two. For example, this was the first time that the supreme courts had to resolve a difficult controversy. -
R. v. Oakes (1986)
R v Oakes [1986] is a Supreme Court of Canada decision that made a legal test for whether a government action is a violation of a right under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is justified. In this case, the government failed to connect Oakes to possession of the drugs. So his right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty was violated -
Abortion Rights (1988)
The Supreme Court said in 1988 that the whole of the country's abortion law was unconstitutional. During the R. v. Morgentaler, it was ruled. The court decided that the abortion law violated Section 7, which guarantees a woman's right to security of the person. So the court ruled that forcing a woman to carry a fetus to term against her will violated the security of the person. -
Canadian Employment Equity Act
The Employment Equity Act was an act that required federal jurisdiction employers to increase the representation. This was for, four designated groups women, people with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous peoples. It promotes safer job environments and widenings the diversity of the job. -
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Delgamuukw v. British Columbia (1997)
The Delgamuukw v British Columbia, [1997]case also known as Delgamuukw v The Queen case. Is a ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada that has its first comprehensive account of Aboriginal title in Canada. They also decided that the aboriginal title has a right to the land itself. -
Vriend v. Alberta (1998)
The Vriend v Alberta [1998] case is one of the most important Supreme Court of Canada cases. It determined that an omission can be the subject of a Charter violation. The case involved the removal of a teacher because of his sexual orientation. Vriend v Alberta helps decide whether or not individuals are free from discrimination based on their sexual orientation. -
R. v. Marshall (1999)
This case helped affirm the hunting, fishing, and gathering rights that the Indigenous peoples had from the Peace and Friendship Treaties of 1760 and 1761. The court also made clear that treaty rights are held by the community as a whole. -
Same-Sex Marriage
Same-sex marriage was introduced by the court at the beginning of 2003. But became legally recognized nationwide with the enactment of the Civil Marriage Act. In this act it legalizes same-sex marriage -
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada was a truth and reconciliation commission active in Canada from 2008 to 2015, organized by the parties of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement. The Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement was one of the largest class-action settlements in Canadian history. The reason for the agreement was to make the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada reconcile former students, families, communities, and all Canadians.