The Politics of Inclusion: Granting Aboriginals the Vote

Ottawa, Canada
1960

From Confederation to 1960, there had never been a time when every age eligible Canadian could vote. Whether it was because of race, gender, national origin, or religious belief, there have always Canadian citizens that were excluded from the democratic process.

Finally, the federal government removed the restrictions placed on aboriginal peoples with respect to the vote. Beginning in 1960, aboriginal Canadians were no longer required to give up their treaty rights and renounce their status under the Indian Act in order to qualify for the vote.

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Summary Chart of Voting Rights 1900-1960