On 24 March 1837, Canada took a progressive step toward racial equality by granting Black citizens the right to vote.
At a time when racial discrimination was deeply entrenched in many societies, this decision stood in contrast to restrictive policies elsewhere in the British Empire and the United States.
While challenges and systemic barriers remained, this milestone marked an important moment in the struggle for civil rights, paving the way for broader enfranchisement and social justice in Canada’s evolving democracy.
