History timeline 3

Canada’s foreign policy post 9/11 Timeline By: Justin Pereira

By Justin P.

  • September 11th Attacks (9/11)

    September 11th Attacks (9/11)
    Terrorist attack destroys the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre

  • Canadians Participate in the Afghanistan War

    Canadians Participate in the Afghanistan War
    Canada joins its U.S. allies in an act of vengeance following the 9/11 attacks and agrees to fight in the Afghanistan War.

  • Canada Shows Its Independence and Walks Away from Iraq Invasion

    Canada Shows Its Independence and Walks Away from Iraq Invasion
    Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien decides to make an independent decision and not fight with its allies in the Iraq Invasion, instead insisting on being peaceful.

  • Memorial to Canadian Killed in 9/11 Attacks

    Memorial to Canadian Killed in 9/11 Attacks
    The Beechwood National Memorial Cemetery in remembrance of the 9/11 attacks during the 10th Anniversary Memorial Service.

  • Anti-terrorism Laws and Changes

    Anti-terrorism Laws and Changes
    Much stricter laws began being enforced following the 9/11 attacks targeted at terrorism and a controversial bill, Bill C-51, caused an uproar from the people in fear of public privacy and human rights.