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Famous Five

   
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On the Bright Side

The Famous Five and the Persons Case
They’ve been called visionaries, feminists, trailblazers and Canadian heroes- Emily Murphy, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Louise McKinney, Irene Parlby and Nellie McClung changed the Canadian political landscape forever. They fought to be recognized as persons under the law. On October 18th, 1929, after an arduous legal and political battle the British Privy Council recognized women as persons under the BNA Act.

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Henri Keating:
I know first hand the contributions of Canadians of African heritage. I was raised in Toronto. My friends were of many ethnic origins.
palwashah khostwal:
It is so good that everybody's contribution in politics is recognized and appreciated in this country, no matter what color or ethnicit
Irving:
The person narrating is not the greatest speaker... and she mis-pronounces 'lieutenant'!!