What was the outcome of the Supreme Court ruling that women were not considered "persons" in the late 1920s?

• A. The first female senator was appointed in 1929
• B. Women were denied the right to vote
• C. Women could not work in government roles
• D. Women lost rights in legal proceedings

Answer: (A)

The significant outcome of the Supreme Court ruling in 1928, which determined that women were not considered "persons" under the British North America Act, ultimately led to a pivotal change in the legal status of women in Canada. Following this ruling, a campaign sparked to challenge this decision, and in 1929, an appeal brought by five women, known as the "Famous Five," resulted in a landmark ruling by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in Britain. This ruling established that women were indeed considered "persons" and were eligible to be appointed to the Senate.

As a result, the appointment of the first female senator in 1929 marked a breakthrough in Canadian politics and women's rights, symbolizing a significant step towards gender equality in public life. This ruling opened the doors for greater participation of women in government and was a key moment in the broader suffrage movement in Canada.

Other options do not accurately reflect the outcome of the ruling. While some women had already been granted the right to vote in certain provinces, the specific ruling did not pertain to voting rights nor did it result in women losing their rights in legal proceedings or being barred from working in government roles as a direct consequence. The ruling led to the recognition and inclusion