McClung, Nellie

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McClung, Nellie (1873-1951), was a leading Canadian feminist and an author. She fought successfully for political and legal rights for Canadian women. In 1912, she helped found the Winnipeg (Man.) Political Equality League, which campaigned for female suffrage (voting rights) in Canada. Manitoba was one of several provinces that in 1916 gave women the right to vote. Female suffrage became nationwide in 1918.

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