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New Treaty
Canada and U.S. sign a treaty in Ottawa to allow increased amounts water from the Niagara River into Horseshoe Falls for hydroelectric purposes. -
Canada Guarding its Territory
American explorers had been flying into uncharted parts of northern Canada and givien them American names. Ottawa has forbidden any foreigners to cross Canadian land without permission from the government. -
Women Ruled as People
Since the Supreme Court of Canada had ruled that women were not persons in April 1928, the decision was challenged. On the morning of October 18th 1929, it was announced that women were now people and all restrictions of women being appointed to the Senate were removed. -
stock crash
The stock market fell! -
Ambassador Bridge Opens
The Ambassador Bridge opens between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit. At the time, it was the longest international suspension bridge -
Native Indian Rain Dance
The Native Indians of Saskatchewan were suffering from a drought and so they did a rain dance and in a few days, it rained for 2 days. -
Relief Camps Established
In British Columbia, the first relief camps were established for people not on the dole (unemployed, single men) -
Coal MIner Strike
Coal miners wanted better wages and better working conditions and so they started an illegal strike, resulting in 3 deaths, 23 injuries, and 14 arrests -
Statute of Westminster
The Stature came into effect, granting Canada full legislative independance in national and international affairs. The Crown would be represented by a governor general. -
Politicians cut Civil Servant Salaries by 10%
Politicians cuts the salaries of civil servants by 10% if they earn more than $1,200 and 5% if they earn less. This applies to all civil servants including politicians but not judges, the military, and the RCMP. -
The Worst Ever Prison Riot in Canada
At the St. Vincent de Paul Penitentiary near Montreal, approximately 150 prisoners cause $500,000 worth of damage trying to escape. This was the worst prison riot ever in Canada. -
Thousands condemn Hitler, Nazi Brutality
Jews from Toronto and Montreal come together to protest. In effort to put a stop to Adolf Hitler’s abuse of the Jewish minority in Germany. -
Bank crisis, 4000 banks were suspended
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Controversial law tackles “Red Menace”
Fear about the so called “Red Menace” starts gaining strength as the police continue to use the contested Section 98 of the criminal code to round communists. -
Welterweight Championship
On this day Vancouver's very own Jimmy McLarnin won the boxing Welterweight Championship. -
Ottawa, Quebec fight over who should care for starving Inuit
Inuit people were heavily impacted from the great depression, leaving most of them to starve and die off. There was a debate on who should be responsible for the Inuit’s starvation and pay for medical and relief expenses. Although most Inuit people lived in Quebec, Quebec’s government did not want to pay for their relief. -
o Dust Bowl: a period of severe dust storms causing ecological and agricultural damage to Canada
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Newfoundland’s independence is revoked due to its financial difficulties
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Unemplyment Rate is Highest Ever
The unemployment rate is at its highest with 19% of the regular working population unemployed. -
Terrible Storms in the Prairies
May 11th Terrible wind storms in the prairies and drought cause massive destruction to crops. Costs to farmers in lost income is said to be millions. -
Dione Quintuplets are Born
Dione Quintuplets are born in North Bay, Ontario. They are the first known quintuplets to survive and become a great human interest to the public. -
The Bank of Canada is established.
The Bank of Canada Act is passed in government and a central bank, The Bank of Canada is established. -
Winnie the Bear Dies in London Zoo
Winnie the tame black bear, inspiration for A.A Milnes Winnie the Pooh and unofficial mascot for The Fort Gary Horse a Canadian cavalry regiment in World War I dies in the London Zoo. -
John Buchan- Governer General
John Buchan, noted author of mystery novels "The 39 Steps" and "Greenmantle" and expirienced in parliament, has been named Governer General of Canada. Succeeding the Earl of Bessborough. -
Jobless Protesters read the Riot Act
In Vancouver Mayor Gerry McGeer read the riot act to 2,000 angry and unemployed men, after they fought police in the Hudson’s Bay store and caused thousands of dollars damage. The Jobless protestor’s later marched back to Victory Square where the riot act was read and then disappeared. -
Bennett's Employment and Social Insurance Act
The Employment and Social Insurance Act received Roayl assent on this date. This was put in place to help those unemployed workers stay stable, and to have less unemployed workers being charged for vagrancy. -
Food Shipments to help starving farmers
In Winnipeg food was shipped to starving farm families for whom this year’s crop was a total failure. It is estimated that as many as 40,000 individuals may be without food in six rural municipalities. The severity of the problem was talked about by W.C McKinney,(member of the legislature) he explained that there is no grain to ground into flour, the schools are closed and families have no winter clothing. This year there was literally nothing to harvest. -
Government Relief Camps Close
Government relief camps close, they have since their opening taken in 170, 248 unemployed men. -
Canadian Silver in Olympic Hockey
Canada places second in Olympic hockey one goal behind England. Canada is second after three previous Olympic golds. -
Vimy Ridge Memorial Unveiled
Vimy, France - King Edward VIII unveils the Vimy Ridge Memorial on the historic site in France. Over 100,000 are present including 6,000 former Canadian soldiers -
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is Established
Ottawa- The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) is established to regulate radio private stations and provide programs. -
Edward VIII Abdicates the Throne
Dec. 11th Edward VIII abdicates the throne to his brother George Duke of York so he is able to marry the women he loves -
Vaccination for Tuberculosis
The vaccination for tuberculosis was introduced. -
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt was the first United States Prime MInister to make an official visit to Canada. -
Banning Oriental Immigration
In British Columbia, the Premier earged to ban oriental immigration. He asked many orientals to go back the their native countries. He believed that orientals were ruining Canada. -
Bluenose soon retiring
Nova Scotia's fastest sailboat completed 57km in under 3 minutes. -
George VI and Queen Elizabeth begin the first ever royal tour of Canada
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Canada declares war on Germany
On September 10 1939 Canada declared war on Germany. -
Canada declares war on Germany, one week after Britain and France
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The Quebec election is won by the Liberals under Joseph-Adelard Godbout
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First Dial Phones Arrive !
On December 2 1939 The first dial telephones arrived in Vancouver. -
Federal Election
The 19th general election is held in Canada. Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King's Liberal party is re-elected as the second consecutive majority government. -
Quebec women are given the vote
Quebec is the last province to allow women to vote in the provincial elections. -
Communist groups are declared illegal in Canada
An order-in-council bans 16 organizations which include: the communist party and the National Unity Party, under the defence of Canda Regulations. -
Parliament passes the National Resources Mobilization Act
The Act was for the conscription of able-bodied men for home defence.
