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State & history

The 1929 "Persons Case" decided that women were "persons" under the law and could be eligible for what?

  • ✓ Appointment to the Senate
  • B Serving in the armed forces
  • ✕ Owning property Your answer
  • D Voting in federal elections

Not quite.

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council ruled in 1929 that women could be appointed to the Senate. The case was brought by five Alberta women known as the "Famous Five".

Source: The Canadian Encyclopedia: Persons Case; Government of Canada

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