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The Famous Five identified a need for change in Canadian laws through their advocacy for women's rights, particularly in the context of legal recognition and equality. They were motivated by the 1929 Persons Case, which challenged the exclusion of women from being recognized as "persons" under Canadian law. Their activism highlighted the injustices faced by women, sparking national attention and leading to significant legal reforms that ultimately paved the way for greater gender equality in Canada.
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What is value of blue five dollar Canadian bill 1937?
5 dollars
Difference between Canadian quart and US quart?
The Canadian quart is equal to 40 ounces and the American quart is equal to 32 ounces. There are four Canadian quarts in a Canadian gallon and there are four US quarts in the US gallon. However there are exacly five US quarts in a Canadian gallon.
Why was the famous five good for Canada?
Emily Murphy in the famous Five changed Canada because they gave women their rights to vote and other rights.
What are the five Canadian provinces that border the US from Minnesota to the west?
From west to east, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.
As a result of a five-year study concerning the plight of indigenous people the Canadian government recommended?
an outlay of $30 billion to be spent for reforms
How did irene parlby help identify the need for change in the Canadian law?
Irene Parlby, as part of the 'Famous Five,' was instrumental in the Persons Case, which led to women being legally recognized as persons in Canada. Through their advocacy and legal challenge, they demonstrated the need to change the law to ensure greater gender equality and representation in government. Irene Parlby's efforts helped pave the way for significant reforms in Canadian law and society.
Who were the Famous Five and why were they famous and when did they become famous?
"The Famous Five" were originally a set of novels written by the famous author, Enid Blyton. The famous five (Canada) The famous five were a group of Canadian women. What they are best known for is making women "persons" The Enid Blyton books were written for children, not clear in the first answer, and I have to say I do not understand the second answer....I thought women were always " persons" so tell us what you mean please ?
Why did Enid Blyton change the famous four to the famous five?
because she wanted to include timmy
What are the five steps of counseling?
identify one developmental process involved in the change from a zygote to an embryo
How did the Canadian actress Molly Parker get famous?
The Canadian actress Molly Parker became famous for her acting roles in 'Twitch City', 'The Five Senses', and 'Marion Bridge'. Parker also now has a new CBS summer series called 'Swingtown'.
How did Lucy maud Montgomery contribute to Canadian identity?
She and four others called the famous five won the womens right to voe
Who were the Alberta five?
Alberta's Famous Five - Henrietta Muir Edwards, Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney, Emily Murphy, and Irene Parlby - helped guarantee that women are represented in all levels of Canadian politics.
Can you name a famous group of five?
The Famous Five.
What is value of five mint Canadian one dollar bills in sequence from 1973?
You could exchange them for five loonies at a Canadian bank.
Why was derrick rose so famous give you five sentences?
he made a change in someone elses life
What is a good idea for a Canadian heritage fair project?
Rush (Band), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Royal Canadian Air Force, the Canadian Coat of Arms, the Winnipeg Jets (hockey), Electronic Arts (EA), the Famous Five, the Afghanistan War, Britannia Mine, Bill Reid - there are so many choices! I did my project on the Royal Canadian Air Force when I did my heritage fair.
How much is a Canadian five dollar bill worth?
five hundred cents
