A Human Rights Overview
Who's In, Who's Out?

January 1, 1925

In 1925, residential schools, high rates of disease, extreme poverty, no right to vote, and no respect for their culture make these difficult times for Canada's First Nations.

Visible minorities are really no better protected than they were in 1900. Several court cases have said that it is okay for businesses to discriminate against people because of their colour or race.

In 1925, white men are still at the helm. Due to their more favourable economic situation, they have full access to the political and social levers that run society's machine.

Women have won the right to vote and run for office federally, and in all provinces except Quebec. Slowly but surely, they are beginning to make inroads into professions like medicine and law. Political and legal rights are almost equal to those of men.