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Group of Seven Exhibit - 1920 +1, Arts, Culture
The Seven Exhibit was a group of artists who painted their emotions through art about the war and showed them to the world. The Exhibit was important to interpret the devastating war in a way that coveys beauty even through disaster. -
Discovery of Insulin - 1921 +2 Science & Industry
The discovery of insulin is vital for Canadians and people in general. Before Insulin was discovered, if you had type 1 diabetes you were assumed to only live for 2 years.
With Frederick Banting and Charles Best discovering Insulin and isolating it, it gives so many more Canadians a chance at life. “Millions of lives have been saved and it remains one of the most important medical discoveries of the 20th century.” -
Agnes Macphail Becomes the First Woman MP - 1921 +1 Politics
Agnes fought for women’s rights along with reforming prison. She stood on her beliefs and went face to face with the government for the rights prisoners and minorities deserved. -
The Halibut Treaty - 1923 0 Industry
The Halibut treaty was signed to protect the halibut stocks on the northwest coast of North America.
The halibut treaty wasn’t too much of a gain and had not a lot of progress or influence on Canada unless you were working in the fishing field. -
Royal Canadian Air Force - 1924 +2 Military
The Air Force was dire in the second world war.
Without the formation of it, Billy Bishop, Billy Barker and many more wouldn’t be able to shine their skills in battle. -
the first battery-less radio tube - 1925 +1, Industry
In 1925 the first advertisement came out for the battery-less radio which enhanced the selling of radios and gave many homes the opportunity to be in on the news from the comfort of their own home. -
Emily Murphy - 1926 0, Social History
Emily was the first woman to become a police magistrate in the entire British Empire. She had also fought for other women’s rights. -
The Persons Case - 1927 +2, Politics
The person's case was very important in the history of women’s rights. Emily Murphy, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Nellie McClung, Louise Crummy McKinney and Irene Parlby were the 5 women that stood up against the law and fought for women’s rights.
They managed to pass a law which saw women as a person. -
Pier 21 Opens - 1928 +2, Immigration
In 1928 the opening of pier 21 in Halifax was a gateway for many immigrants seeking better homes. It helped over one million before it’s closure in 1971. -
The Stock Market Crash of - 1929 -2, Social History
The economy of Canada was pulled down by the stock market crash which led to the great depression in the 30s, ending the 20s off with a bang.
