Persons Day in 2022

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2022 Date	October 18, 2022
2023 Date	October 18, 2023

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It was on this day in 1929 that women were given the legal status of “persons” in Canada. In the 93 years since, we’ve made progress – but there’s more work to do to advance gender equality. We’ll continue to do that work, on #PersonsDay and every day. https://t.co/ub26HM4X3O
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 18, 2022

It seems incredible, but it was less than 100 years ago that women in Canada were finally included in the legal definition of persons. As we recognize Persons Day today, I celebrate my trailblazing mom @MaureenMcTeer & all women who continue to fight for equality. 🙌🏻👏🏻💪🏻
— Catherine Clark (@catherinejclark) October 18, 2022

A huge shout out to the contributions made by the Famous Five, as we celebrate “Persons Day” today. This marks the day in 1929 when women became included in the legal definition of “persons” thanks to Canada’s highest court of appeal!@DellaMurphyRus @CASSWiLalberta https://t.co/M3tM8SelcB
— Della Ruston (@DellaMurphyRus) October 18, 2022

On #PersonsDay, we celebrate the resolve of the Famous Five, who helped ensure a better and fairer Canada where women can participate equally in all aspects of life. Read PM Trudeau’s statement inviting Canadians to continue standing up for equality: https://t.co/uJkExAJIXB
— CanadianPM (@CanadianPM) October 18, 2022

Happy Persons Day! Thanks to the imperfect, tireless Famous Five, women were acknowledged as persons under Canadian law on this day in 1929. https://t.co/CbbxpBqeiK
— Women's Resources (@WomensRes_CKL) October 18, 2022

Today, October 18, is Persons Day In 1929, Canada's highest court of appeal included women in the legal definition of “persons,” which gave some women the right to be appointed to the Senate. Did not include all women, such as Indigenous women or women of Asian background. https://t.co/4J5TPS0Wc7
— LethHist Society (@LethHistSociety) October 18, 2022

Today is Persons Day - marking the day in 1929 that women became “persons” under the law in Canada 🇨🇦 #WomensRightsAreHumanRights https://t.co/VEFUPPF3Fb
— Jill Sheward (@jill_sheward) October 18, 2022

Happy Persons Day! On this day in 1929, some women in Canada were officially recognized as persons in the eyes of the law, a huge victory for gender equality. Fast forward 93 years and today the OAG is proudly led by a woman for only the second time in history! https://t.co/H26byqubDu
— Office of the Auditor General of Canada (@OAG_BVG) October 18, 2022

Today is Persons Day, commemorating the date in 1929 in which women in Canada became persons under the law – notably, this only included white women. It’s an important day to recognize how far we’ve come, and how far we still have to go. /1 https://t.co/SSogTSbRDZ
— YWCA Hamilton (@YWCA_Hamilton) October 18, 2022

October 18 is Persons Day, marking the historic 1929 decision to include women in the legal definition of “persons” in Canada. Under this ruling, women became eligible to sit in the Senate. This is an important step in the journey towards gender equality in our nation’s history. https://t.co/5ogOBj8LQI
— Office of Women and Gender Equality (@WGE_GovNL) October 18, 2022

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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