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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (Carly)
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation was created in 1936 to spread news and entertainment across the country.They broadcast their shows in both English and French so that anyone in Canada can understand. The CBC has established national unity across Canada due to its many stations.(Cruxton,197) -
The Canadian Citizenship Act(Abby)
Before 1947, all Canadians were British subjects. In May 1947, when the Canadian Citizenship Act was passed, Canadians could become citizens of their own country. new immigrants could become citizens after they had lived in Canada for four years of the past six years. They also had to know some English or french to be of "good Character". Canadian citizenship, was a status separate from British nationality and was another aspect leading Canada's growth in autonomy. (Grey,"Citizenship") -
Middle Power (Cold War), Egypt (Noah)
Many historians of Canadian foreign affairs have characterized the postwar period as the “golden age of Canadian diplomacy.” Canada set many important precedents in the postwar international order. In the post-war world, Egypt was growing closer to the Moscow and accepting Soviet arms. The world appeared to be on the brink of war. Lester B. Pearson proposed a striking solution, emerging from the Suez crisis as a hero. fulfilled his dream to give Canada an independent place on the world stage -
Canada Arts Council (Noah)
The federal government's principal instrument for supporting arts. Provides grants, services to professional Canadian artists and arts organizations in dance, interdisciplinary art, media arts, music, opera, theatre, writing, publishing, the visual arts. created (1957), fulfilling a major recommendation of the Royal Commission on National Development in the Arts, Letters, Sciences, popularly known as the Massey Commission. Canada Council was left responsible solely for the arts in 1978. -
John Diefenbaker (Aman)
John George Diefenbaker, was the 13th prime minister between the years 1957–63. Before John Diefenbaker was the prime minister he was a well known as a defence lawyer. John Diefenbaker was well known for the things he accomplished during his term as prime minister, he appointed the first female cabinet minister, canceling the Avro Arrow project, and introduced the bill of rights. Even after his term he continued to work in parliament. -
The Cancellation of the Avro Arrow Project(Aman)
The Avro Arrow or it was also known as CF-105, was a supersonic jet. It was designed to carry nuclear-tipped missiles to destroy Soviet bomb attacks. The Avro Arrow got cancelled because costs of development kept increasing - the original production estimate of $2 million per aircraft rose to $12 million and at the same time, demand for the interceptors fell as the world entered the age of the long-range missiles. It was Canada’s 13th John Diefenbaker the ended the Avro Arrow project. -
The Bill of Rights(Aman)
In 1960 the Canadian Bill of Rights was Canada’s first federal law to protect human rights and fundamental freedom. It was introduced first by the 13th prime minister John Diefenbaker. It was considered ground breaking at the time, but it was eventually surpassed by the 1982 Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.(Wilson-Smith) -
The Cuban Missile Crisis (Taylor)
October 16-28,1962.The USSR & the US are now as their lowest tolerance for eachother. It was the"closest we've ever come to committing Omnicide"(Wångstedt 7:19).The US had installed missiles near Russia,in turkey,as a quick response to any threat.The USSR had responded accordingly & placed missiles in Cuba. The US would take none of this.Wångstedt paraphrased"The US would tell Russia 'Hey,you can't do that, only we are allowed to do that''I don’t know what you're talking about?'"(Wångstedt 7:33) -
The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications commission(Taylor
The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission, is a government agency that's responsible of monitoring electronic communications throughout Canada. Pursuant to legislation to establishing an entirely new Broadcasting act in 1968, thus, marking the birth of the Canadian radio and television commission, in 1976, becoming the Canadian radio-television and telecommunications commission. In 1975, it was allowed to regulate and supervise all sectors of Canada,including,AM,FM radio. -
Official Languages Act (Carly)
The Official Languages Act declared that both French and English be the official languages of Canada. This Act ensured that both languages have equal rights, privileges and status when it comes to the Parliament and Government of Canada. The Act was enforced because Pierre Trudeau had believed that Bilingualism is the most important issue in French-English relations since the issue of conscription. (Cruxton,320) -
Arctic Sovereignty (Abby)
In 1969,a U.S. oil tanker traveled through a north-west passage in the Arctic.The voyage set off a debate between Canada and the U.S.The U.S. claimed it was an international waterway, while Canada believed it had sovereignty over the passage.For years,Canadian government had sponsored voyages to the Arctic and claimed sovereignty over the region.In 1970,the Arctic Water Pollution Prevention Act was passed and Canada established a coastal zone where Canada had control over shipping.(Cruxton,302) -
October Crisis (Noah)
Began 5October1970 with the kidnapping of James CROSS, the British trade commissioner in Montréal, by members of the Front de Libération du Québec (FLQ). rapidly devolved into the most serious terrorist act carried out on Canadian soil. On 15 October the Québec government formally requested assistance from the Canadian Armed Forces to supplement the local police, and on 16 October the federal government proclaimed the existence of a state of "apprehended insurrection" under the War Measures Act. -
Heritage Canada Foundation (Noah)
The Heritage Canada Foundation (1973) was created to be Canada's national historic trust and to encourage Canadians to take an active role in preserving heritage property. The foundation is guided by its Board of Governors, composed of 12 elected members. The foundation focused on the protection and use of heritage properties, stimulating provincial, territorial legislation spearheading demonstration projects in conservation districts. Has provided leadership, training. -
Quebec Official Language Act (Noah)
Preserving the French language was the only possible safeguard for the survival of the Québécois nation. In Feb 1973, proposed that French become the only official language in Québec, while French, English would remain national languages. Bill 22 made French the language of provincial government administration, services and labour, but remained vague. The René Lévesque government made the language issue its priority enacted Bill 101, the Charter of the French Language, in 1977. -
The Indian Act (Aman)
“The Indian Act is the principal statute through which the federal government administers Indian status.” The Indian Act was first introduced in 1876 as an apology of previous incurrence that were aimed at the First Nations to eradicate the First Nations culture in favour of assimilation into Euro-Canadian society. The Indian Act did not include the Metis or Inuit. -
Immigration Act of 1978 (Carly)
This newly improved Immigration Act increased the racial and ethnic diversity of Canada especially in the major Urban centers. The new objectives were to attract people who would "promote the domestic and international needs of Canada", reunite families that had been separated for any reason, and accept "the displaced and the persecuted" for humanity reasons.(Cruxton,381) -
National Anthem ( O Canada) (Carly)
The song O Canada was first performed in 1880 on July 24th in Quebec at a St. Jean-Baptiste Day celebration. O Canada was adopted 100 years after it was first performed. Governor-General Edward Schreyer proclaimed the Act respecting the National Anthem of Canada, making O Canada an official symbol of the country.(Cruxton,392) -
Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Abby)
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees democratic,civil and legal rights of Canadians by formally writing them into the nation's constitution. Since its enactment in 1982, the Charter has created a social and legal change in Canada, “expanding the rights of minorities, transforming the nature of criminal investigations and prosecutions, and subjecting the will of Parliament”. This formal peace of writing ensures the rights of Canadians. (Foot,"Canadian Charter of rights and Freedoms") -
The Canada-Russia Summit Series,1972 (Abby)
As Canadians had thought of hockey as their national sport,the Soviet Union was dominating hockey.On September 2,Montreal hosted the first game of a eight game series between the Soviet Union.Canada was thought to win but lost,tied and only won 1 to sert the series at 3-1-1 for the Soviets. Canada won the last 2 games ,tying the series.Canada won the last game in a nail-biting victory,6-5!This event brought the whole country together and the victory lifted spirits of many for weeks!(Cruxton,290) -
The Constitution Act of 1982 (Abby)
This act enabled independence from Britain because the BNA act was an act under British control and approval. For years,Canadian government considered repatriating the constitution but no agreements occurred,until Pierre Trudeau. He proposed a constitution that allowed the power to amend the constitution to be brought home from Britain,changes to the constitution could be made in the federal government and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms would be added to the constitution. (Cruxton,365) -
Multiculturalism Act (Carly)
The Multiculturalism Act formalized the commitment of the government to promote full and equal participation of individuals and committees of all origins in the continuing evolution and shaping of all aspects of Canadian Society by establishing legislation to protect ethnic, racial, linguistic and religious diversity within Canadian Society.(Cruxton,379)
