Who was the first Canadian woman to practise medicine in Canada and a founder of the women's suffrage movement?
Answer: Dr. Emily Stowe
Dr. Emily Stowe was the first Canadian woman to practise medicine in Canada and founded the country's women's suffrage movement.
All answer choices
- Dr. Emily Stowe (correct answer)
- Dr. Emily Murphy
- Agnes Macphail
- Nellie McClung
This practice question is based on Discover Canada, the official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test. Brush up on this topic in our History study guide.
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