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1800-1950
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Sir Edward Sabine
Sir Edward makes the first magnetic observatory at University of Toronto. -
Meteorological Service of Canada
Meteorological Service of Canada is made at the University of Toronto. -
First International Polar Year
The First International Polar Year, that was made on an international basis, includes measurements of phenomena occurring in northern Canada. -
Government arranges national scientific research
During World War I, the Government of Canada decides to arrange national scientific research when the Honorary Advisory Council is created. -
John Herbert Chapman is born
John Herbert Chapman, is born in London, Ontario.
He will be recognized as the father of the Canadian Space Program.
He will lead the Alouette/ISIS scientific Earth satellite program. -
Second International Polar Year
Canada participates by making measurement field stations of phenomena beyond the Arctic Circle.
For the first time in Canada, radio techniques are used to learn the relationship between solar radiation and the ionosphere.