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The Spanish Flu : Influenza Pandemic 1918- (Social)
The Spanish Flu pandemic was the worst episode of disease experienced during the 1920s, killing 50,000 people (mainly young adults age 20-40) and adding to the 60,000 dead in WWI. Because of weak quarantines, the disease penetrated from Montreal and Halifax, and spread westward affecting many regions.The pandemic was an all time low for the already small population of Canada. However, it helped fortify the public health systems which were now a government shared responsibility. -
American Branch Plants 1920: (Economic)
The early 1920's were a time of prosperity and mechanization of many aspects of life and marked the beginning of U.S Branch plants in Canada; copies of american parent companies. The love affair with automobiles is proof enough. Canada couldn’t compete with the Americans, so they set up branch plants, with the products considered Canadian. The change in economy was big. This is significant as it still exists today. For example, the chain of Ford companies/dealerships in service in Canada. -
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The 1920s -1930s
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Halibut Treaty: 1923 (Political)
The Halibut Treaty was an agreement between Canada and USA on fishing rights in the pacific ocean and came about as the result of depleting halibut stocks in the North Pacific fishing grounds shared by both Canada and the United States.This is significant as it established Canada as self governing nation because it was the first agreement without the presence of a British representative and is remembered as one of the earlier events that identified Canada as a growing individual power. -
Persons Case: The Famous Five (Social)
The Persons case, commonly referred to as Edwards v. A.G of Canada, was a constitutional ruling that established the right to appoint women to Senate; inaugurated by the Famous Five; a group of women activists during 1928.The group appealed to a Judicial Committee of Privy Counsel and the ruling allowed for women to be appointed to Senate and by 1940 most women could vote in Canada. The case is important as it instigated change in the roles of women in politics and social status. -
The Great Depression: Black Tuesday (Economic)
Starting October 29, 1929, and ending in 1939, the Great Depression was a time when Canadians suffered levels of poverty due to unemployment,due to stock market crash (caused by over inflated prices).The unemployment rate was approximately 30 per cent and one in five Canadians depended on government relief for survival. While this was an economical downfall, stigma and prejudice toward ethnic minorities reduced, e.g public soup kitchens brought together all peoples regardless of race. -
Statute of Westminster 1931: (Political)
The Statute of Westminster was a British law that established the powers of all members of the British commonwealth cementing their legislative independence. It was not a single instantaneous event but a culmination of Canadian participation in treaties (Halibut treaty with USA) and the refusal to assist Britain with the occupation of Turkey.The statute is symbolic as it set the pace for Canadian independence, and it is significant because it established Canada as an individual legally.
