It is helpful for all legal students to have foundational knowledge about some our country’s pivotal legal moments and cases. This assignment will give you the opportunity to:
• Identify key events/cases in Canada’s legal history
• Review and consider the development of law and the legal systems in Canada
• Reflect on pivotal events, cases and themes and the evolution of justice in Canada’s legal environment.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Follow the link here to view a timeline of defining moments related to law, crime and legal reform in Canada. This website contains other timelines, but for the purpose of this Assignment, please stay on the general timeline linked in this Instructions.
2. Scroll through the timeline and answer the following questions:
   1. In chronological order (ie. oldest first), by date and title heading on the timeline, identify at least 10 key cases, legislation or pivotal events impacting or illustrating the development of women’s rights in Canada. You do not need to describe your choice; just create a list of relevant items putting the oldest first. For example:
      • February 7, 1897: First Woman Lawyer
      • Include your next choice etc.
• Chronologically by date and title heading, list at least 10 key cases, legislation or pivotal events affecting indigenous people in Canada.
1. Chronologically by date and title heading, identify at least 15 key cases, legislation or pivotal events after 1940 that reflect evolving recognition of equality rights on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender expression and identity. Ensure that your choices include a minimum of 2 items from each decade after 1980 to ensure you cover the entire timeline.
2. The timeline presented is not exhaustive. Are there other important events, cases or legislation that you are aware of that are not reflected in this timeline? Explain why you think they should be added.
3. Changes in the law often reflect society’s evolving views regarding certain social issues. Can you identify an event or events on the timeline, by date and title heading, that clearly illustrates this point beyond those you already identified in previous questions? Briefly explain your choice(s).
4. Pick one event/case/legislation on the timeline that you believe stands out since it changed the development of law in Canada. Justify your choice.
5. Pick one event/case/legislation on the timeline that surprised you and sparked your interest to investigate further? Do your own research to learn more about this event/case/law. Give a brief summary of your findings.