Women 1914-1929

Nellie Mclung

1916

Nellie Mclung was a novelist, journalist. She was a leader for womens rights and her efforts led to Manitoba to be the first province to give women the right to vote in 1916 following Alberta and Sakatchewan

Munitions factories

1917

In 1917 during the world war around 35,000 women would work in munitions factories in Ontario and Montreal due to the fact that Men were fighting across another country so labor work increased for women

Women granted right in parliament

1919

In 1919 women were granted the right to hold a political office in parliament which was really important for women because it was one big step for equality rights for the women in Canada

Work for women changing

1920

In 1920 women starting working more in what was known as female work such as librarian, social work and physiotherapy due to the war ending less women were needed in the factories

Maternity leave

1921

in 1921 British Columbia passes an act that grants women 6 weeks maternity leave before and after giving birth. This showed respect to women of the workforce who also had a responsibility to raisie children at home

Women right to vote

1922

By the year 1922 women where given the responsibility and right the provincial vote for every province except for Quebec which was one step closer to equality

Clara Bow

1922

In 1922 Clara Bow became the first women on television. Soon after, she was one of the most popular actresses in Hollywood and came to personify the flapper ( an energetic women) as an iconic symbol of the 1920s female.

Divorce

1925

In 1925 The Federal Divorce Law changes to allow a woman to divorce her husband on the same justifications as a man. This law gave the same right to women by granting them access to family assets such as property rights and considered equal to men in marriage

Olympics

1928

IN 1928 Women competed on the national team for the first time in Olympic event in Amsterdam. Seven Canadian women competed in the 1928, Olympics six of them where sprinters that won gold in their relay race. These women set a strong example for female athletes by proving they are as athletic as male athletes

Anna Dexter

1928

In 1928 Anna Dexter became the first female Canadian broadcaster on station CNHS in Halifax. She would gain a regular audience with her morning programs 6 times a week where she talked about local news and events.