Today in Canadian History
Marc Affeld and Joe Burima
Jan. 28 – Women Get the Vote
JAN 28, 2026
7 MIN
Jan. 28 – Women Get the Vote
JAN 28, 2026
7 MIN
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Description
On January 28th Manitoba became the first province to grant women the right to vote. This was in so small part due to the efforts of suffragette Nellie McClung. To learn more, we spoke with Bette Meuller of the Nellie McClung Society.