Human

Canada's involvement in international human rights since the end of WWII (1945

By Dsadler
  • Canada joins the United Nations

    Canada joins the United Nations
    The Untied Nations is a group of 50 countries which prevent wars, try to keep peace between and in countries, defend human rights and improve living standards all over the world
  • Countries sign Universal Declaration of Human Rights

    Countries sign Universal Declaration of Human Rights
    The United Nations sign the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Canadian John Humphrey was the main author.
  • NATO is created

    NATO is created
    12 countries including Canada sign the North Atlantic Treaty Orgaization. NATO is a political and military alliance, it provides safety of freedom and security to its members.
  • Canada joins the North American Air Defence Command (NORAD)

    Canada joins the North American Air Defence Command (NORAD)
    NORAD was established by Canada and the United States to provide air defence in case of a nuclear attack.
  • The Development Assistance Committee is established

    The Development Assistance Committee is established
    Canada is a founding member of the DAC which members states issues concerning relations with developing countries.