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Quebec Padlock Law
Designed to protect Canada from communist propaganda. Gave police the authority to shut down places which are suspected of promoting communism propaganda. Gave attorney general the authority to charge anyone accused of communism -
Spies in Canada: Gouzenko Affair
Igor Gouzenko was rained in intelligence work for the Soviet Union Embassy in Ottawa. Defected to Canada when he learned he was going to be sent to Russia. Offered the Canadian government information on Soviet spies in exchange for protection. He supplied 18 of the 39 Soviet names who were arrested for spying -
Berlin Blockade
The Soviet Union broke an agreement with its former allies that forced them to stop occupying western Berlin. The Soviet Union tried to prevent supply lines to west Berlin by using a blockade. It failed,however, as supplies were airlifted. -
Newfoundland Enters Confederation
Became Canada's 12th province in 1949 due to Louis St Laurent -
International Alliances: NATO
Canada and the U.S feared that Soviet communism would expansively spread. Decided to create a defense organization to defend from Soviet Agression : NATO -
Louis St Laurent Goes to Office
Louis St Laurent was a lawyer who decided to go to office for the war effort Won liberal leadership and the election in 1949 -
Korean War
Communist China and North Korea decie to attack South Korea The United Nations disagreed and called for assitance for South Korea Of the 16 nations that helped, Canada provided third in total aid to South Korea. Soldiers stayed in until 1956 -
Creation of the Avro Arrow
The Avro Arrow, a sleek white jet interceptor developed in Malton, Ontario in the 1950s Jet craft being built by Canadians -
Creation of the Warsaw Pact
The Warsaw Pact was created in 1955 by the Soviet Union when they feared for a NATO attack. Countires such as Bulgaria,Hungary, and Poland joined the pact and became Russia's allies. Tension between NATO and the Warsaw Pact led to an arms race and development of the hydrogen bomb. -
Suez Crisis
Egyptian Force took control of the Suez Canal France, Britain, and Israel attacked Egypt for control of the Canal. NORAD agreed it was wrong as they knew international conflict was imminent. Soviet Union threated to aid Egypt -
Sputnik
Launch of Sputnik, October 4, 1957 Sputnik was the first artificial satellite to be put into the Earth's orbit The launched enhanced politics, military, technology and scientific developments internationally Sputniks success urged the United States and Canada to join the "space race" -
Cold War Leadership: Diefenbaker
<ahref='http://archives.cbc.ca/politics/prime_ministers/topics/1599/' >Dief the Chief </a> In 1957 John Diefenbaker led the conservatives to a minority government Cut taxes, helped farmers and raised senior pensions Received the largest majority government in 1958 Worked hard to build Canada Helped pass the Bill of Rights in 1960 -
Distant Early Warning System
Declared fully operational July 31, 1957 after a long wait Canada let the U.S.A build several defence installations in the Northwest Territories to create the DEW system (could pick up enemy aircrafts and missiles) Canadian defence was in America's hands and the government received criticism, while other Canadians liked the idea -
Lester B Pearson wins Nobel Peace Prize
After Suezs Crisis, international conflict was imminent. Lester Pearson suggested that all shooting would end. Called for peacekeeping forces to patrol border areas and ensure the withdrawal of attacking troops Won the Nobel peace prize and brought Canada pride -
Quebec Padlock Law was lifted
The Quebec Padlock Law was lifted because the act was illegal in criminal law -
Continental Alliances: NORAD
The North American Air Defence agreement was signed in 1958 Integrated North American air defence under an American commander-in-chief and a Canadian deputy NORAD was approved by John Diefenbaker's new Conservative government in 1957 -
Cancellation of the Avro Arrow
<ahref='http://archives.cbc.ca/science_technology/aeronautics/topics/275/' >Canada's Broken Dream</a> Voters in Quebec and Newfoundland were not impressed with Diefenbakers decision to creat the plane Avro management was caught unprepared by the suddenness of the announcement by the government Too expensive to continue Cancellation of the Avro Arrow cost 14000 Canadians their jobs -
Creation of the St Lawrence Seaway
Allowed many (war) supplies to ship across Canada via ship -
The Cuban Missile Crisis
Cuban Missile Crisis Americans had photographed Soviet missile sites on the Island of Cuba Kennedy imposed a naval blockade around the island Canadian Government suggested all sites should be examined- their idea was ignored Soviet ships turned back -
Diefenbaker voted out
The Avro Arrow Crisis cost many citizens their jobs Unemployment increased and the Canadian economy slowed down Barely hung onto election with a minority government in 1962 Government was weak and Liberals won in 1963 -
Vietnam War and Draft Dodgers in Canada
Americans elected a new president, Richard Nixon, on his promise to end the war being fought by Americans in Vietnam Thousands of Americans fled to Canada to avoid being drafted in the war Some Canadians thought they were heroes, others thought they were criminals RCMP registered most draft dodgers -
Canada Soviet-Hockey Series
Canada-Soviet Hockey Series, 1972 A series was organized between the top Russian team and Canadian players Split series of 3 wins for each team In the final game at Moscow, Canadians won and gained a lot of pride for our country's success!
