Universal suffrage in Canada
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Canada is a federal state. On joining federation the provinces ceded certain powers to the federal government but retained other powers for themselves. As a result, suffrage was granted at different times by Canadian provinces and the federal government.
The following definitions are used in the table below:
Universal Male Suffrage: Men of the majority or predominant ethnic group are permitted to vote irrespective of possession of land, wealth education levels or literacy levels where the minimum age is no higher than 21.
Universal Female Suffrage: Women are permitted to vote on the same basis as men.
| Jurisdiction | Universal Male Suffrage | Universal Female Suffrage | Difference (years) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | 1916 | |||
| British Colombia | 1917 | |||
| Canada | 1920 | 1920 | 0 | Chinese and aborigines were initially excluded regardless of gender. |
| 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 |