Dominion Elections Act

The Dominion Elections Act was a Canadian bill passed by Robert Borden's Conservative government in 1920. This act allowed women to run for the Parliament of Canada. However, women from minorities, for example Aboriginals and Asians, were not granted these rights.[1] This bill was passed due in part to the advocacy of Nellie McClung, a women's rights activist from Manitoba.

The law also established the position of Chief Electoral Officer.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Chapter 3: Modernization, 1920–1981". A History of the Vote in Canada. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  2. ↑ "The Role and Structure of Elections Canada". Elections Canada. Retrieved 8 January 2017.


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