Women in Canada 1914-1929 by Thalia Sheppard https://padlet.com/349300988/z2tk96ztx465e106 en-us 2022-09-14 21:02:58 UTC 2025-10-21 02:19:26 UTC hello@padlet.com 1914-1918 Canadian Army Medical Corps 349300988 https://padlet.com/349300988/z2tk96ztx465e106/wish/2297100792 During the First World War, the first female officers served for the Canadian Army Medical Corps. More than 2,800 women worked on the front line trenches of World War l and served overseas at hospitals, theatres of war, etc. The women working for the Canadian Army Medical Corps required women to have high moral character, British citizenship, ages between 21-38 and physical fitness. These influential women gained gratitude from soldiers families and the public for their involvement in World War l. Unfortunately, many brothers or fathers of the women were serving in the Canadian Expeditionary Force and had lost their lives fighting for their country. ]]> 2022-09-14 21:26:17 UTC https://padlet.com/349300988/z2tk96ztx465e106/wish/2297100792 1916 Right to vote in Manitoba 349300988 https://padlet.com/349300988/z2tk96ztx465e106/wish/2297108778 In December 1915, a large group of men and women delivered a petition with about 40,000 signatures that supported women's right to vote. The Lieutenant Governor proceeded into breaking the barrier for the right of Manitoba women to vote on January 28, 1916. The women’s demand for women voting rights, suffrage, etc had started to extend internationally as they were influential on other Canadian provinces. For example, Saskatchewan and Alberta. However, not all Manitoba women gained the right to vote as the First Nations and Inuit women had a long journey before they won the franchise.]]> 2022-09-14 21:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/349300988/z2tk96ztx465e106/wish/2297108778 1917 Legislature in the British Empire 349300988 https://padlet.com/349300988/z2tk96ztx465e106/wish/2297110527 Louise McKinney one of the famous five behind the Persons Case and Roberta Macadams Price were the first women who were elected to a legislature in the British Empire. Louise ran a successful campaign that was influential for social welfare and women's rights. However, Louise's perspective on immigration was seen as racist and elitist.  However, Louise McKinney became a life member of the World's Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Louise and Roberta's actions had encouraged many people to make a difference.]]> 2022-09-14 21:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/349300988/z2tk96ztx465e106/wish/2297110527 1918 Granted the right to vote in federal elections 349300988 https://padlet.com/349300988/z2tk96ztx465e106/wish/2297128674 An act granted the Electoral Franchise for women and were awarded the federal franchise. After this act was established, white Canadian women over the age of 21 were allowed to vote. However, all women were granted the right after 40 years after that, which is unfair as the whole population of women must be represented.]]> 2022-09-14 22:06:22 UTC https://padlet.com/349300988/z2tk96ztx465e106/wish/2297128674 1920 Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom 349300988 https://padlet.com/349300988/z2tk96ztx465e106/wish/2297133340 The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom was founded by women in the suffrage movement in North America and Europe that seeked ways to ensure that wars had came to an end. The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom was put as a study in school and was a significant part of peoples learning. For example, this topic was included in textbooks where they would people can educate themselves on this important movement. In fact, this women’s league was important for taking stands on major issues. For example, peace and social justice issues.]]> 2022-09-14 22:13:54 UTC https://padlet.com/349300988/z2tk96ztx465e106/wish/2297133340 1921 House of Commons 349300988 https://padlet.com/349300988/z2tk96ztx465e106/wish/2297138283 Agnes Macphail was the first women elected to the House of Commons. Agnes states, “I do not want to be the angel of any home: I want for myself what I want for other women, absolute equality. After that is secured, then men and women can take turns being angels." (Macphail, 1921) This quote mentioned by Agnes represents a part of her journey as a women and to become elected in the House of Commons. By Agnes's statement, Ontario’s first equal pay legislation was introduced to the public due to the fact that she voiced  her opinion to many that brought up many new changes.]]> 2022-09-14 22:21:47 UTC https://padlet.com/349300988/z2tk96ztx465e106/wish/2297138283 1924 Olympic Games 349300988 https://padlet.com/349300988/z2tk96ztx465e106/wish/2298513869 Cecil Eustace Smith was the first 15-year old Canadian figure skater to represent Canada in the Olympics. She had won many medals due to her athleticism and hard working mindset. Cecil Eustace Smith followed in her mothers footsteps Maude Delano-Osborne. Her mother played singles in tennis and was the first Canadian tennis champion. Therefore, Cecil's success had created hope to many young athletes.  ]]> 2022-09-15 15:27:06 UTC https://padlet.com/349300988/z2tk96ztx465e106/wish/2298513869 1927 The Famous Five, Persons Case 349300988 https://padlet.com/349300988/z2tk96ztx465e106/wish/2298539974 The Famous Five were Emily Murphy, Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney, Irene Parlby and Henrietta Muir Edwards. This group of women were petitioners, politicians, journalists, etc. They had came formed by commemorating the women's efforts and stand in this case. The Famous Five asked the Supreme Court of Canada to answer the following question: does the word “person” in Section 24 of the British North America Act include female persons? After 5 weeks of debate, the Supreme Court decided that the word “person” did not include women. However, later in the case the Judicial Council of Britain's Privy Council legally declared women as 'persons' under their Common Law. ]]> 2022-09-15 15:40:39 UTC https://padlet.com/349300988/z2tk96ztx465e106/wish/2298539974 1928 Radio Broadcaster 349300988 https://padlet.com/349300988/z2tk96ztx465e106/wish/2298557098 Anna Dexter the first female radio broadcaster that spoke on station CNHS. The station CNHS was broadcasted from Halifax. Anna was known as the "Queen of the airways." Therefore, Anna Dexter broke the barrier for women to be showcased in radio broadcasts and to be associated to CNHS that shared classic hits. ]]> 2022-09-15 15:50:14 UTC https://padlet.com/349300988/z2tk96ztx465e106/wish/2298557098 1929 "Persons" 349300988 https://padlet.com/349300988/z2tk96ztx465e106/wish/2298568871 An act was in place that only a man was considered a person and many women were tentative to participate in politics as their voices would be taken for granted. The ‘persons’ disagreement was to prevent women from important positions such as politic positions. The Famous Five took the ‘persons’ case to Judicial Committee of the Privy Council of Great Britain (Highest court of appeal back then). Women were declared as 'persons' by The British Privy Council and appointed to the Senate of Canada. Therefore, Persons day is to honour the Famous Five and their progress that allows women to equally participate in aspects of Canadian life today.]]> 2022-09-15 15:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/349300988/z2tk96ztx465e106/wish/2298568871 Cause and Consequence - WWl 349300988 https://padlet.com/349300988/z2tk96ztx465e106/wish/2298570714 One event that demonstrates Cause and Consequence is Women involvement in WWI. Their involvement in war caused many soldiers to be cured from illnesses. Although the women were not serving directly on the front line trenches, they were a significant part of achievement. The soldiers families1 and the public gained gratitude for the role that they played. However, the women served overseas at hospitals, theatres of war, etc. The impact of the women serving for the Canadian Army Medical Corps was out of the 2,845 women who served, 58 died from disease, enemy fire, etc. Therefore, I believe the event of the female officers who served with the Canadian Army Medical Corp demonstrates cause and consequences. ]]> 2022-09-15 15:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/349300988/z2tk96ztx465e106/wish/2298570714 Continuity and Change - Women suffrage 349300988 https://padlet.com/349300988/z2tk96ztx465e106/wish/2298572484 One event that demonstrates continuity and change is the women's suffrage, which was The Famous Five event. In this event, the five women petitioned in the groundbreaking Persons Case. The Persons Case was a significant topic that was controversial in the past. The Famous Five had approached the Supreme Court of Canada with a question regarding if women are included in the definition of person. However, after the debate was settled, the court decided that ‘person’ does not include women. The change overtime was that this debate progressively changed that all women were included in the word and women were able to work, handle households, jobs, all by themselves. Overtime, there was progress in women's rights as the perception of the public changed. Therefore, I believe the event of The Famous Five demonstrates continuity and change. ]]> 2022-09-15 15:59:02 UTC https://padlet.com/349300988/z2tk96ztx465e106/wish/2298572484 Works Cited 349300988 https://padlet.com/349300988/z2tk96ztx465e106/wish/2298592450 “1921 - 1930 - UFCW Canada - Canada’s Private Sector Union.” Www.ufcw.ca, www.ufcw.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=33&Itemid=152&lang=en.
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