Constitutional Change
In 1982, the equal status of all women was emplaced in the Canadian Constitution. While this event would not have had any immediate or short term effects on policy or change, it was hugely symbolic as a benchmark of success for all women members of Canadian society but in particular, the Women's Rights movement, which had come so far since the day women first gained the right to vote.
Above, is a picture of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms which was enshrined in the Canadian Constitution of 1982. It guarantees all Canadians - including women, equal treatment before and under the law, and equal protection and benefit of the law without discrimination.