Women's Rights in Quebec: These Women Who Have Changed History

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On the occasion of International Women's Rights Day, here is a summary of the pivotal moments for women in the country in the 20th century. 1918 Women at least 21 years of age are granted the right to vote in federal elections, with the exception of certain ethnic groups excluded by law. This is the case, for example, of persons of Asian or Aboriginal origin. 1929 In the "person" case, women are recognized as persons under the British North Amer…

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In Quebec, women's rights have evolved through political and social struggles throughout the 20th century. From the right to vote to equality before the law, these advances owe a great deal to women committed to them, such as Thérèse Casgrain, Marie Lacoste Gérin-Lajoie, Claire Kirkland-Casgrain and Simonne Monet-Chartrand. Thérèse Casgrain In Quebec, women had to wait until April 18, 1940 to obtain the right to vote and to stand as a candidate …