Today, Canada is known around the world as a cultural mosaic. As a nation it welcomes people of both sexes with different beliefs, cultures and religions. Creating a mature nation would require promoting equal opportunities for all and helping those who are disadvantaged. However, Canada has not always been a welcoming and mature nation. In the past, women could not vote alongside men or run for political positions, as they were not considered “people.” Additionally, Aboriginal children were removed from their homes, families and identities so that they could assimilate all First Nations people. Over the last century, women have gained more political rights, gained more respect from society and Aboriginal people have been compensated for their terrible past. For Canada to become a fully mature nation, it needs equality between both sexes, women's rights should be equal to men's rights. In the early 20th century, Canadian women were subordinate to Canadian men, not only in politics, but in many aspects of life. Most men believed that women were incapable of accomplishing all that a man could do, or being wise enough to vote. In 1914, Manitoba's premier, Sir Rodmond Roblin, stated that "most women are emotional, and if they were given the right to vote it would be a menace rather than a help." (Women Get The Vote) Seeing that this man was in an authoritative position, his statement was an example of a typical and common point of view at the time. Many men agreed with him and Canadian society did not legally grant women all the rights of men, but women made up the majority of the Canadian population entitled to vote, which made Canada an immature society at that time. In 1914... half of the document... action. It was claimed that the Canadian government would provide nearly $2 billion to former students who attended 130 schools. Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl said he hopes the money "closes this sad chapter in Canada's history" (A Timeline of Residential Schools). To conclude, social conflict has helped Canada mature as a nation over the last century is demonstrated by women gaining the right to vote and being able to run for political roles in government. Additionally, women have earned more respect from society and, with hard work and determination, are now legally known as "people." Finally, the sympathy and compensation shown by the Canadian government to Aboriginal people affected by residential schools demonstrates that conflict has helped Canada grow from an immature to a mature nation over the last century..