One of the main advocates of eugenics who helped pass Alberta's sterilization law was the first female magistrate of the British Empire, Emily Murphy, who was also one of the Famous five (Canada) who campaigned for women's rights in the 1920s. Under her influence, many Albertans, especially farmers who saw first-hand what selective breeding can do to enhance livestock quality, agreed that eugenics could be used to improve human stock as well.
Emily Murphy, as one of the Famous Five (Canada) and an advocate for women's rights during the 1920s, was involved in Alberta’s sterilization law. Her influence extended to Albertans who observed improvements through selective breeding in livestock, leading them to consider eugenics as a means to improve human stock.