Persons Day in 2024

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2024 Date	October 18, 2024
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Updated October 19, 2024 at 10:01 a.m.

On this day in 1929, the #FamousFive won a hard-fought battle to have women recognized as “persons,” laying the foundations for a fairer Canada. Today, we honour them and their fight for women’s rights and equality. PM Trudeau’s statement on Show more pm.gc.ca Statement by the Prime Minister on Persons Day
— CanadianPM (@CanadianPM) October 18, 2024

It is Women's History Month and Persons Day! It was on this day 95 years ago that The Persons Case ended with a victory for The Famous Five in their effort to have women recognized as persons. Let's learn more about the Persons Case! Show more
— Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx (@CraigBaird) October 18, 2024

Today is Persons Day in Canada. There is so much be critical about it but it's important to remember that even the most privileged women gained personhood in Canada less than 100 years ago.
— Julie S. Lalonde (@JulieSLalonde) October 18, 2024

We honour the work of the Famous Five, who argued in 1927 that the legal definition of ‘person’ should include women. The landmark case helped pave the way for women to participate equally in all aspects of life in Canada. https://ow.ly/LZzM50TME9L
— Women and Gender Equality Canada (@WAGE_FEGC) October 18, 2024

In collaboration with @AnaPoilievre , it was our privilege to acknowledge Persons Day, observed on October 18, commemorating a pivotal moment in the history of Canada.
— Shelby Kramp-Neuman MP (@Shelby_Kramp) October 18, 2024

Today is #PersonsDay, marking 95 yrs since the recognition of (some) women as "persons" in . Too many of those left out in 1929 still experience barriers today. As we reflect, let’s also remember that equality must apply to all! #SenCA #CdnPoli
— Kim Pate (@KPateontheHill) October 18, 2024

On #PersonsDay, we celebrate the women who fought for *some* women to be recognized as ‘persons’ under Canadian law. As a woman in politics, I’m proud to continue their fight for gender equality and the rights of all workers. cbc.ca 'Our histories are complicated': Famous Five fought a good but imperfect fight | CBC News
— Bea Bruske, CLC President (@PresidentCLC) October 18, 2024

#OTD in 1929, the #FamousFive won their fight to have the definition of “person” in Canada include women, not just men, helping to pave the way for women in politics. Proud to celebrate the legacy of the women who fought for the rights of every woman. Happy Show more
— Stephanie Bowman (@stephaniebowman) October 18, 2024

Today marks the 95th anniversary of #PersonsDay! #GGSimon presented the Persons Case Award to 12 Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of gender equality. canada.ca/en/women-gende Show more
— Governor General of Canada (@GGCanada) October 18, 2024

It’s Women's History Month and #PersonsDay! On this day 95 years ago The Persons Case ended with a victory for The Famous Five in their effort to have women recognized as “persons” in Canada paving the way for the 1st woman in the Senate. thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/per Show more
— Dominique O'Rourke (@orourke4guelph) October 19, 2024

Persons Day History

Persons Day seeks to commemorate the historic decision that allowed woman to be appointed to the Senate of Canada. This day celebrates the constitutional case of Edwards v. Canada in 1929.

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