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Equal Pay Legislation
This was the day women's fight for non-gender discriminatory pay won in Ontario. Women had rallied, rioted and demanded equality, and they got one step closer to achieving it that year. The law still had some ways to go, but they hit a major city and that created both an impact and an influence on anti-feminists. ( Spotlight Canada) (Henna) -
1960-Bill of Rights added to the Constitution of Canada. Luca
The Bill of Rights in issued in the Canadian Parliament. The Charter of Rights would act as a successor to the Bill which while providing rights for Canadians, was deemed obsolete for not providing accommodations for minorities. (Government of Canada) -
1965-Canadian Federal Election
Canadian Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson and his Liberal party is re-elected. Pearson would win with a majority of seats in the House despite losing a small amount of support.Pearson would be known for implementing the Medicare system as well as student loans.
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Parliament of Canada Passes Medicare Legislation
Parliament of Canada passes the federal medicare legislation that implemented full medicare across Canada under Lester Pearson's administration.
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RCSW opened.
The Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada opened up a three year project that worked toward gender equality by having commission members interview women to learn about the day to day troubles they face. This gave women the opportunity to share their stories, express oppressed feelings, and explain changes they wish to see in society. ( the Canadian Encyclopedia: Womens Movement in Canada) ) - Henna -
1968-Pierre Trudeau first Elected
After becoming the leader of Canada's Liberal party in the early years of the decade, Pierre Trudeau becomes Prime Minister in the 1968 election. His election was often noted for being controversial, as "Trudeaumania" sparked among various youths. Many in Quebec disapproved of his victory in the election. (CBC.ca) -
1969 The Official Languages Act
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1970 War Measures Act
This act was put in use because if there was ever to be another war, this act would give more power to the government and improve overall security. -
The full release of the RSCW'S report.
After more than three years, the information gathered about women's struggles was finally released to the public. The RSCW pointed out the main problems they would like to see fixed. Some of which include, women getting unemployment benefits when on maternity leave and better government funded daycares. Books were released along with articles and other forms of advertisement. (The Canadian Encyclopedia) -Henna -
Formation of National Action Committee on the Status of Women(NAC)
The NAC was founded by Laura Sabia after she understood that the government would do everything in their power to delay any action on RSCW's report. This group eventually became an umbrella group for all women's rights activists. -
1974-Pierre Trudeau Wins the Next Election
The 1974 election proved different than the last as it mainly focused on the economic recession occurring in Canada. To combat the issues, Trudeau promised small tax cuts would eventually lower the economic inflation. The Liberals than won the election with a majority seat of 141 of 246 seats. (CBC.ca) -
1975 Wage and Price Controls
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1977-Parliament issues the Human Rights Act
The Human Rights Act was a statute passed to extend the laws promoting gender equality and sexual opportunity to groups who may be facing discrimination. (Canadian Human Rights.ca) -
1977-Canadian Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission was empowered under the Human Rights Act in order to investigate discrimination in workplace or federal services. (Canadian Human Rights.ca) -
Women's Day is created
The United Nations got inspired by all the women's rights movements happening, and recommended all countries create a Women's Day to celebrate the hard work, women's rights and peace. Most countries agreed on the traditional date listed below. -Henna ( Spotlight Canada) -
1982 The Partition of Canadian Constitution
The Partition of Canadian Constitution was an act the allowed Canada to make minor changes to the law without the approval of Britain. Before this Act, everything Canada did to the law had to be approved by the queen. -
1982-The Charter of Rights and Freedoms added to the Constitution
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms allows Canadians to have their basic Human rights in the Constitution. The Charter was added by Pierre Trudeau’s Liberal administration and is noted for its accommodations to aboriginals and minorities. (www.CharterofRights.ca) -
1983-Section 28 of the Charter of Rights is added
Section 28 refers to the Aborignial Land claims right, which allows First Nations people to adhere to their own reserves even after the government owns surrounding properties. (Government of Canada) -
1984 First Female Governor General
Jeanne Suave became the first female governor general in 1984. This inspired many other woman to get jobs that people originally thought that only men could do. -
Indian Act is Modified (The Canadian Encyclopedia)
The Indian act, that forced the natives into a corner and gave Canada the upper hand, was changed due to a woman from the Kahnawake Reserve named Mary Two-Axe Early. She was an original founder the Equal Rights for Indian Women organization. The group was made in 1966, their attempts got fully noticed and talked about in 1984 and the act was changed the following year. The newer laws focused on gender discrimination toward native woman and freedom of Indian traditions/ beliefs.- Henna -
1985-Equality rights added to the Canadian Charter
The newly added Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights remains a fundamentally important addition to the Charter. It allows for racial, sexual, physical, and mental equality in all Canadians, and its addition made Canada known for its stance on gay rights. (Canadian Human Rights.ca) -
Employment Standards Amendment Act Bill C-139 takes effect
Came from stage one of Tax Reform, which proposed reform of personal and corporate income tax in Canada.
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Inclusion rate for capital gain raised to 75%
Canada was opposed the full inclusion of corporate gains as taxable income, so in 1972 only a 50 per cent of capital gains as taxable was introduced, but there was a significant rise in 1990 that lead brain drain in Canada
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Canadian Brain Drain to USA
Canada lost skilled workers to the USA who were seeking employment, better wages and a better quality of life.
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Global Skills Strategy Made
Promotes global investment in Canada and allows faster entry into Canada skilled workers with specific skills to Canada.
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