Between 1946 and 1999, Canada saw important changes in the rights and freedoms of different groups of people. After World War II, many women began working outside the home in greater numbers and fought for equal rights throughout the 1980s and '90s. Their efforts led to important policies and legal cases that promoted equality in the workplace. The LGBTQ+ community also made progress, especially after homosexuality was decriminalized in the late '60s. By the late '90s, there was a strong push for same-sex marriage, which brought more visibility and support for LGBTQ+ rights.
On the other hand, Indigenous peoples and racial minorities, including Black Canadians, still faced many challenges. Many Indigenous communities struggled with poverty, limited access to education, and ongoing fights for land rights due to the long-lasting effects of colonization. Racial minorities often dealt with systemic barriers in areas like employment, education, and housing, even though there were some improvements in civil rights. In summary, while women and the LGBTQ+ community made significant progress, Indigenous peoples and racial minorities continued to face serious obstacles in their pursuit of true equality.