In what year did women gain the right to vote in federal elections (most women, with some exceptions)?

Question: In what year did women gain the right to vote in federal elections (most women, with some exceptions)?

Answer options:

• 1900 ✅ 1918
• 1929
• 1960

Correct answer: 1918

Explanation: The correct answer is 1918 because that is the year the federal government granted the right to vote in federal elections to most Canadian women. The option 1929 is incorrect as it represents the landmark Persons Case, which declared women to be "persons" under the law, while 1960 is incorrect because it marks when First Nations Canadians received the unconditional right to vote. The year 1900 is too early for federal suffrage. According to the Discover Canada guide, the women’s suffrage movement achieved this major national milestone during World War I. For the citizenship exam, remembering 1918 is highly relevant as questions about the progression of voting rights frequently appear.