Suffrage movement in Canada

The Canadian suffrage movement was a social and political effort in the late 19th and early 20th centuries advocating for women’s right to vote and participate equally in democratic processes. Led by activists and organizations, it challenged gender-based restrictions rooted in societal norms and laws. Over time, persistent campaigning and reforms led to women gaining voting rights, beginning with provinces like Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta in the early 1900s, and ultimately nationally by 1918 (except Indigenous women, who gained full voting rights much later). The movement was a significant step toward gender equality in Canada's political landscape.