Universal suffrage in Canada
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Canada is a federal state. As a result, suffrage was granted at different times by Canadian provinces and the federal government.
| Jurisdiction | Universal Male Suffrage | Universal Female Suffrage | Difference (years) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1920 | 1920 | 0 | Chinese and aborigines were initially excluded regardless of gender. |
| Alberta | 1916 | |||
| British Colombia | 1917 | |||
| Manitoba | 1916 | |||
| New Brunswick | 1919 | |||
| Newfoundland | 1925 | 1925 | 0 | Newfoundland did not become part of Canada until 1949. |
| Nova Scotia | 1918 | |||
| Ontario | 1917 | |||
| Prince Edward Island | 1902 | 1922 | 20 | |
| Quebec | 1940 | |||
| Saskatchewan | 1916 |