-
the spanish influneza epidemic
the Spanish flu which was a lung infection was carried over seas by soldiers from the world war one. the flu was very contagious and spread through the world killing about 30 million people and 50 thousand Canadians. -
beginning of US branch plants
This was a change in Canada because for the first time ever we weren't just selling Canadian products we were also selling American products. Canada couldn’t compete with the Americans, so they set up branch plants so the companies could avoid paying taxes/tariffs at the border .The products were still "Made in Canada" so the Branch plants were copies of American parent companies . Most branch plants were being built in Ontario and Quebec.The branch plants were a success for both nation. -
discovery of Insulin
in the spring of 1922 two medical students from the university of Toronto announced the cure o insulin which was a cure to preventing diabetes and controlling normal metabolism They received the Nobel Prize for one of the most important discoveries in modern medical history because it cured millions of people around the world. -
The famous five and the persons case
the famous five was a group of 5 women that asked the Supreme Court if it is constitutionally possible to appoint female senators, as the Supreme Court of Canada decided that the word "person" didn't include women but On October 19, 1929, The Privy Council decided that the word "person" does include women. this was the start of women rights and made women now seen as a real person. -
the great depression
the great depression was something that the whole world faced after the stock market cashed. during the great depression many people lost there jobs and and became homeless and hungry.but the stock market crashing was not the only problem in Canada during this time Some of the other causes were overproduction, the nation's dependence on a few primary products, their close ties to the US Economy. the great depression went from 1929-1939 -
statue of westminster is passed
a British law was passed by the British parliament fulfilling the recommendations of the Balfour Report. The law clarified the powers of the Canadian government, it made Canada a complete self-governing nation. Under the Statute, Canada was granted the freedom and right to pass their own laws without the consent of the British Parliament and the Statue put all external affairs under the authority of the Canadian government . This is when Canada became completely independent from Britain. -
The Canadian New Deal
Bennett by 1935 decided to adopt some of American President’s Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal policies of 193. The New Deal of America extended the influence of the federal government into the whole economic life of the country. New laws were passed that relieved the immediate distress of the depression as well as the roots and causes of the Depression.He did it in hope To eliminate the dangers of future depression and To place more purchasing power in the hands of the people. -
On-To-Ottowa trek
In 1935, residents of federal Unemployment Relief Camps in British Columbia went on strike and traveled by train and truck to Vancouver, Regina and Ottawa. it was protest by Unemployment Relief Camp workers which was organized by the Workers Unity League, The protest was motivated by concern for improved conditions and benefits in the camps, and the apparent reluctance of the federal government to provide work and wages programs. -
canada declares war on germany
Britain’s declaration of war But there was never serious doubt about Canada’s response. the government and people were united in support of Britain and France. After Parliament debated the matter, Canada declared war on Germany.Canada was unprepared for war. The regular army of 4500 men, augmented by 51,000 partly-trained reservists, possessed virtually no modern equipment when The air force had fewer than 20 modern combat aircraft. -
Jewish Refugees Denied Entry into Canada
A boat called S.S. Saint Louis transported Jews from Europe to Canada due to the fact the Hitler was hunting them down. sadly Canada rejected the Jews because Canada already had 5,000 Jews living in Canada, therefore they were sent back to Europe and they got executed.Canada finally apologized for this in 2018.
