Canadian History Unit 5

Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent:

Liberal 1948-1957

When did Newfoundland become part of Canada?

1949

Canadas part in the Korean War:

1950-1953- Canada sent troops to support United Nations,

What was the Trans-Canada Highway projec?

1950- Connected Canada coast to coast.

Who was the first Canadian Governor General? When?

Vincent Massey was the first Canadian Governor General, serving from 1952 to 1959. This was a step to independence.

What did Prime Minister Laurent do during cold war to help?

He worked closely with the U.S. during Cold War and helped establish NORAD (1957) for North American defence.

John Diefenbaker:

Conservative 1957-1963

Canada Bill of Rights:

1960- First federal law protecting basic rights.

When did Indigenous people get voting rights?

1960

Why was it controversial the Avro Arrow got cancelled?

1959- People lost their jobs.

Cuban Missile Crisis:

In 1962, the United States and the Soviet Union clashed over the presence of missile sites in Cuba. Tensions with the U.S. grew because of Canada’s response to the crisis.

Lester B. Pearson:

Liberal 1963-1968

When was the adoption of Maple Leaf flag?

1965

When did the Canadian Pension Plan come out? What is it?

1965- Retirement income

When did Medical Care Act come out? What is it?

1966- Universal healthcare in Canada.

Canadas Centennial

In 1967, Canada celebrated its 100th anniversary of Confederation.

Expo 67

1967- A world's fair held in Montreal, showcasing Canadian culture and innovation during Canada's centennial.

Auto Pact

1965- Increased free trade of cars/car parts between U.S. and Canada.

Pierre Eliot Trudeau

Liberal 1968-1979

Official Language Act

1969- Made Canadas official languages English and French.

Decriminalization of Homosexuality

1969

Legalization of Contraception

1969- Birth control legal

October Crisis and War Measures Act

1970- Government used emergency powers after FLA kidnapped 2 people in Quebec.

Social Safety Net

1945-1966-

• Familly Allowance - 1945

• Federal Healthcare Insurance - 1950s

• Unemployment Insurance

• Canada Pension Plan - 1966

Suez Crisis

1956- Canada did not automatically support Britains actions in Egypt.

Patriation of the Constitution

1982- Canada gained full control of its constitution without Britains approval.

NORAD

1957- Canada and U.S. making a joint air defence system to protect against Soviet attacks.

Gouzenko Affair

1945- A Soviet spy exposed a spy network in Ottawa increasing fear of Communism.

Viet War

1964-1975- Canada did not join the war showing limits to the U.S. influence.