Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2024

When did Japanese-Canadians gain the right to vote?

1. 1948

2. 1960

3. 1975

4. 1982

The correct answer is: 1948

In 1948, Japanese-Canadians were finally granted the right to vote, after being denied this basic right for decades. Prior to this, Japanese-Canadians were not allowed to vote due to discriminatory laws and restrictions imposed on them by the Canadian government. For example, the Chinese Immigration Act of 1885 and the Federal Elections Act of 1900 explicitly excluded Japanese-Canadians from voting. The other options, 1960, 1975, and 1982, are all significant years in Canadian history, but they do not pertain to the specific issue of Japanese-Canadians gaining the right to vote. 1960 marked the passing of the Canadian Bill of Rights, which guaranteed fundamental rights and freedoms to all Canadians. 1975 saw the introduction of the Canadian Human Rights Act, which prohibited discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, or conviction for an offense for which a pardon has been granted. In 1982, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was enacted, guaranteeing the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms for all Canadians. While these events were important in the fight for equality and justice