Why were women not considered Persons under Canadian law at the time?

Justice Robert Smith ruled unanimously that women were not “persons” under Section 24 of the BNA Act. Women were therefore ineligible for appointment to the Senate. Their decision was based on the premise that the BNA Act had to be interpreted the same way in 1928 as in 1867, when the Act was passed.

Explanation:

Women did not work at the time and therefore they were not counted upon by the society and could not have been considered persons.

Explanation:

personally, i liked the old Canadian laws, Women have no right doing a mans job and they should learn where they belong. No offense but i do have acceptations for the women cooks and maids. some thing are for men and others for women. If you comment below about this and say you dont agree with me, ill just asume your demacrat. thanks

b.unemployment reached nearly 25 percent.

she went to newnham women's college at cambridge university