Review of 1960s and 1970s in Canada

Flashcards reviewing key events and policies in Canada during the 1960s and 1970s.

Who are Czechoslovak?

In 1968, Canada welcomed 11,000 of these refugees.

What is the Bill of Rights?

Canada's first national codified statement of rights introduced by Prime Minister John Diefenbaker.

What is homosexuality?

In 1968, this was decriminalized in Canada.

Who are Katangan rebels in Congo?

Canadian troops joined a UN force (UNOC) to stabilize the young state, and assisted in operations against these rebels.

What is Socialist?

Tommy Douglas established the first government in North America in Saskatchewan in 1944.

What is the NDP?

In 1961, this new political party was formed, offering a third voice for Canadians.

What is Cyprus?

Canadian troops were involved in a long-term commitment to the conflict here, between its Greek and Turkish elements, in 1963.

What is borderless?

In 1965, the auto agreement created a North America, at least as far as automotive products were concerned, eliminating tariffs for the auto industry.

What is Africville?

In 1967, this black community in Nova Scotia was relocated, with their church demolished at night.

What is Sir George Williams affair?

In 1969, the largest student occupation in Canadian history occurred here, with allegations of racial bias.

What is the Royal Commission on the Status of Women?

In 1967, Lester Pearson's government agreed to establish this, fearing possible demonstrations for Women's rights.

What is Red China?

In the 1970s, Canada officially recognized this country over American objections.

What is the Foreign Investment Review Agency?

Trudeau introduced this (FIRA) to counter the trend of American Control of Canadian Business.

What is Petro-Canada?

In response to the formation of OPEC, the government established this crown corporation to gain more control over the energy sector.

What is the Anti-Inflation Act?

The Trudeau government passed this Act, which meant three years of wage and price controls, leading to public demonstrations.

What is the National Energy Program (NEP)?

Trudeau introduced this program to help Canadianize the oil and gas industry.

What is a trade and aid policy?

To bridge the North-South gap, Trudeau pursued this policy, starting with the creation of CIDA.

What are arms?

Instead of troops, Trudeau agreed to supply Europe with this, angering both the Europeans and Americans.

What is the Immigration Act?

In 1976, this act established a points system and immigrant categories (family, visitor, independent, refugee).

What are bitumen (oil sands)?

The vast reserves offer energy security but bring many environmental complications.

What is a northern pipeline proposal?

In the 1970s, the opposition to this led to the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Inquiry.

What is the points system?

Canada created in 1976 this, the first in the world, for immigration.