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Canada join the United Nations
Canada join the United Nations. It was their goal to encourage peace between countries and defend human rights. -
Countries sign the Declaration of Human Rights
The countries of the UN signed the Declaration of Human Rights (a list of human rights that the signing countries agreed to follow). -
NATO is founded
NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It is a military alliance. -
Canada joins the Korean war
Canada sends troops to help in the Korean war. -
Canada joins the North American Areospace Defense Command
An organization between Canada and the USA that provides defense for their countries. -
Canada creates the Canadian International Development Agency
an organization that aided developing countries. -
Canada signs automotive pact
This is the beginning of free trade between the USA and Canada. -
Canada recognizes Communist China
Canada recognizes China as Communist China -
Canada signs NAFTA
NAFTA stands for North American Free Trade Agreement. It is an agreement signed by Canada, the USA and Mexico. -
Canadian troops sent to Afganistan
More than 100 Canadian troops are sent to help with the newly elected government.
