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Canada's Role In The UN 1945-2000
The UN fully recognized Canada as a country so when it Canada became a founding member. Canada has been apart of the UN security council, UN peacekeeping missions such as Suez. Canada affected the UN greatly and changed the world to make a better place. Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_and_the_United_Nations -
Cold War Begins
Shortly after the end of WW2, the Cold War began. The Cold War was centered around the United States and the Soviet Union. The purpose was to fight for power and control and influence the whole world on who was the greatest power at the time. Fortunately neither force actually fought each other. The war was a giant stalemate and both lived in fear of each other. Because both super forces controlled massive amounts of Nuclear weapons. Canada later supported the US as it's own country. -
Canada Joins NATO
Canada became a member of NATO every since it was founded which was 1949. NATO pr the (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is a military and political alliance between countries to promote the stability of the North Atlantic area. The NATO protects the individual rights and liberty rights of Canadians which is centered around the rules of Democracy. Link: http://www.international.gc.ca/nato-otan/index.aspx?lang=eng -
Newfoundland Joins Confederation
Canada was a huge country but during the early 1900's Newfoundland was not apart of it. But on May 31, 1949 Newfoundland became the official tenth province of Canada. The Canadian Confederation created a amendment and changed some of Newfoundland's laws and created its new official name which would be Newfoundland & Labrador. Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newfoundland_and_Labrador -
Korean War Begins
Durin 1950 The Republic Of Korea (South Korea) and the Democratic People's Republic Of Korea (North Korea) were in complete division due to a different perspectives in political Aspects. The UN which Canada is apart of, supported South Korea and aided them during the war. While the Soviet Union supported the North Koreans Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_War -
Korean War 1950-1953
During 1950-1953, South Korea and North Korea were in turmoil over a political debate. The two split into separate territories. South Korea had the support of the US while North Korea had the support of China and the Soviet Union. Then the canadians and the UN came in. The Canadians stood neutral as they attempted to create peace, as they are the peacemakers. But they stood on the backs of the US because of the similar outlooks. Canada eventual makes a contribution by creating a treaty -
Massey Commition
The Massey Commission was an appointed figure to be the national development in the arts, letters and sciences figure. The Massey Commissioner funded a variety of cultural events and supported any important arts or sciences. A large number of important libraries have been influenced by the Massey Commissioner. -
Immigration Act Of 1952
The Immigration Act of 1952 was a brand new legislation since the previous one in 1909. Government claimed that it was a process to bring forth a simplified procedure to immigrants who wish to live in Canada. But this was a cover up and actually gave the government more control and power over the topic of Immigration. Link: http://northamericanimmigration.org/143-immigration-act-canada-1952.html -
Korean War Ends
After the 3 years of warfare the War finally comes to an end. Canada had major causalities during this war. But at the 38th parallel the fighting became static and a meeting was called for the countries. Armistice negotiations were discussed in Kaesong. With the support of the UN they persuaded the North Koreans to sign the treaty on July 27 1953. It was necessary to sign the treaty due to the US who wished to continue. Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_in_the_Korean_War -
Warsaw Pact
The Warsaw Pact was a agreement to a defense treaty between 8 communist states. The treaty was between Albania, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and the Soviet Union, which was signed in Poland in 1955. The communist states became mutual friends and became a harder obstacle for the UN to overcome. Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warsaw_Pact -
Vietnam War Begins
In Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, the Vietnam war took place. The War was between South Vietnam who had support from the United States and anti communist countries. And North Vietnam who was supported by China and other communist countries. But Canada was like a neutral peacemaker trying not to get too involved. But Canada supported the US over anyone. Link: http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/vietnam-war/ -
Suez Crisis
The Suez Crisis was a diplomatic and Military argument between Egypt and Britain,Israel,France. The crisis put the Western Alliance situation under immense stress which was extremely bad. But thankfully Canada and the UN came in for peacemaking and resolved the situation. Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suez_crisis -
John Diefenbaker PM
John George Diefenbaker became the 18th Prime Minister of Canada on June 21, 1957 to April 22, 1963. Lawyer and Politician, Diefenbaker was highly favored among the people and won a majority of seats in the House of Commons. Diefenbaker championed the Canadian Bill of Rights and the extension of the vote to First Nations. Link: http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/john-diefenbaker/ -
Canada Joins NORAD
The North American Air Defense Agreement was a pact that controlled the command over the air forces of Canada and the United States. -
AVRO Arrow
The Avro Arrow (CF-105), an advanced, supersonic, twin-engined, all-weather interceptor jet aircraft. Ah even the name sounds magnificent. This project was designed to be the greatest plane in history. It could have been the fastest plane or even defend against soviet bomber attacks. The plane was designed and developed in Ontario until Diefenbaker cancelled the project after seeing a bad example of the plane Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avro_Canada_CF-105_Arrow -
Quiet Revolution
The Quiet Revolution (Révolution tranquille) was a period of rapid changes experienced in Québec. Many things sparked the revolution such as the creation of welfare state and the adjustments to politics and government. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban missile Crisis was a intense 13 day confrontation between Cuba and the Soviet Union to the United states. Both sides threatened to fire missiles at each other. This was the closet the two super powers came into almost starting nuclear warfare. But eventually both sides resolved the conflicts. Each side had conditions of destroying nuclear weapons but it came to an agreement Link: http://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/cuban-missile-crisis -
Lester Pearson PM
The man known as Lester Bowles Pearson became the 14th Prime minister from April 22, 1963 to April 20, 1968. Pearson was a man of many things such as statesman, politician, public servant, professor but most importantly he was a skilled politician. He revived the Liberal party and introduced universal health care, student loans, the Canada Pension Plan, the Order of Canada, and the new Flag of Canada. Link: http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/lester-bowles-pearson/ -
Trudeau PM
Pierre Elliott Trudeau the 15th prime minister of Canada 1968–79 and 1980–84. Trudeau was a politician, writer, constitutional lawyer and an activist in Politics.Trudeau played a huge part in clarifying Canada’s constitutional independence from the British Parliament and establishing a new Canadian Constitution with an advanced Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Trudeau made great achievements in his limited time. Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Trudeau -
White Paper
During 1969 PM Pierre Trudeau proposed a Canadian Policy paper known as the White Paper. Truadeau was a enthusiast for equality and the White Paper did just that. The paper abolished the Indian Act and treated aboriginals as humans. Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1969_White_Paper -
October 1970 Crisis
The October 1970 Crisis began with the kidnapping of James Cross by members of the Front de libération du Québec. It became known as a terrorist attack as soon as second victim Pierre Laport was kidnapped. As a consequence the War Measures act would later be invoked. Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_Crisis -
Vietnam War Ends
During the final years of the war, countries were reducing support and pulling out of the war such as Canada. Canada pulled out of the International Commission of Control and Supervision when North Vietnam decided not to live up to commitments to establish peace in Vietnam and end the war. But eventually the war resolved as the US slowly pulled out of the war but left some troops -
Kyoto Accord
The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty which extends the United Nations focus on Climate Change that commits State Parties to reduce greenhouse gases emissions. This accord was decided because of evidence of huge pollution and the melting of polar ice caps. Canada was very active in the negotiations of the accord, -
Immigration Act 1978
Canada introduced a new immigration act which altered the current immigration policies. The Act specified on the people who had met immigration requirements. The Act was basically a introduction to allow easier regulations.The Act also finally gave provinces the power to alter and set new Immigration rules. Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immigration_Act,_1976 -
Cold War Ends
The end of the Cold War signified the collapse of the Soviet Union. European communists states started wanting freedom and declared independence. The Berlin wall was soon torn down by the citizens. The Eastern forces soon started to break away from each other and the Soviet Union called a dismissal of forces. -
USSR Invades Afganistan
In 1979 The USSR entered Afghanistan attempting to shore up the new pro-soviet unit. The USSR entered Kabul swiftly and efficiently took control of Mujaheddin members and towns. Link: https://history.state.gov/milestones/1977-1980/soviet-invasion-afghanistan -
Constitution Act
The Constitution was brought into the constitution on April 17, 1982 when Queen Elizabeth officialy signed it. The Constitution affect the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It also brought forth several different amendments. -
National Medicare Act
An Official agreement in the government created a piece of legislation which affects Canadas's health care. The Act ensure that each province will follow specific standards and necessities to provide a comfortable life for it's people. The Act also introduced medical health programs which affected everyone. -
Jean Sauve
Jeanne Mathilde Sauvé was a Canadian journalist who served as the Governor General Of Canada during 1984. She served in the 23rd Canadian Confederation. -
Brian Mulroney PM
Martin Brian Mulroney was the Prime Minister and leader of the Progressive Conservative party. During his time as PM he oversaw the NAFTA agreement, Meech Lake Accord and Charlottetown Accord. Mulroney also attempted to persuade Quebec to accept Constitution. -
Meech Lake Accord
the Constitution negotiated and the PM and his premiers proposed the Meech Lake Accord which is a package of amendments. Initially intended to persuade Quebec to support the constitutional amendment. The rejection actually influenced the support for Quebec sovereignty. -
Canadian Multiculturalism Act
In the Canadian Charter Of Rights the section about Multiculturalism was finally recognized by the government in 1988. Then Prime Minister Brian Mulroney made the act official. -
Oka Standoff
The Oka standoff occurred inside Quebec, Canada. The situation was a dispute in land control between the Mohawks and the townspeople of Oka. The dispute lasted for around 3 months and there was only 1 causality. The standoff was the first major dispute between First Nations and the Candian government in a long time. -
Gulf War
The Gulf War was a military operation to expel occupying Iraq forces from Kuwait, which Iraq had invaded and annexed months earlier. The United States had a following of 34 nations and they all grouped up against Iraq forces. The Canadians served in the war as well as peacemakers. -
Charlottetown Accord
The Charlottetown Accord of 1992 was a failed attempt by the government of Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and all 10 provincial premiers to amend the Canadian Constitution. This was all done in order to obtain Quebec support to the Constitution Act. The accord would have taken away the federal powers of the provinces. -
NAFTA Agreement
The North American Free Trade Agreement created the largest free trade system in the world. The agreement was signed by Canada, Mexico and the US. Who also created specific rules and ethics to follow. The NAFTA is the base of Canada's economy and has provided Canada with prosperity. -
Rwanda
Rwanda was in a state of civil war and turmoil at this time. So The United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda was established. Initially intended to assist in the implementation of the Arusha Accords the UNAMR had many duties. Such as aiding the Rwanda government and also negotiating with the RFF. -
Peace Keeping In Bosnia
After the Cold war ended, countries were in turmoil so the UN implemented The United Nations Protection Force to escort and make sure the citizens of Bosnia were okay. The forces also investigated the situation of the country. The Canadian Soldiers who were sent to Bosnia were given the codename Operation Harmony -
Nisga Treaty
the Nisga Treaty is a agreement between the Nisga tribe and the government of British Columbia. The treaty allows the Nisga to have control of their land whether it be for resources or just territory. -
Nunavut Territory
Nunavut is the largest and newest addition to Canada in terms of territory. The Nunavut Act made Nunavut become its own territory and separated from the Northwest Territories.
