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Human Rights in Canada: An Historical Perspective

A Human Rights Overview
Who's In, Who's Out?

January 1, 1975

Although facing many difficult challenges, Aboriginal culture is experiencing a rebirth. The federal vote has finally been obtained.

Discrimination against minorities is now illegal. What remains is working to change the personal prejudices of many Canadians.

The Year 1975

Years of war and economic upheaval have begun to change the political and economic climate. Equality for all Canadians is now seen as the goal to be achieved.