Committee leader who oversaw picking new flag
George Stanley
Warsaw Pact
The war was divided into two blocs - the west and the East. USA and its allies were the West and USSR and satellite states were the East
Germany was also split into West Germany (democratic) and East Germany (socialist, controlled by USSR), split by the Berlin War
Just Society (all details)
Trudeau Campaigned for Just Society (equality, essentials in life are provided, freedom)
OHRC protects Canadians from discrimination
Abolished the death penalty (1975)
(Gay Rights) Trudeau changed Canada’s criminal code so that it was not illegal to have same sex relations
Baby Boom(ers)
Many did not have children in 40s because of war effort
When young men came home from war, more people had children (baby boom) and Canada's population increased
economy boom
Quiet Revolution
Significant changes but no public struggle
Quebec nationalism growing and wanted independence from Canada [Separatist groups started (FLQ)]
Avro Arrow
01 - CAD vs USSR Canada was becoming more nervous about a surprise attack from USSR 02 - Outcome Canada spent more on defense than ever before for 15 years 03 - Developed plane Created new aircraft for Royal Canadian Air Force for all-weather and as a supersonic jet interceptor 04 - Why? To intercept any enemies if a plane were to be spotted
1980 and 1995 referendum
-Quebec wanted sovereignty (separate from Canada, become own country) because they believed that their culture and language was unique from Canada's.
\n -The 1995 referendum was held and sovereignty lost by a slim margin.
\n -The referendum was confusing so they later made the clarity act (rules for future separation referendums for better results, more agreement)
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NORAD
Norad (1958) - North American Aerospace Defense Command
Canada and USA joined together to protect air space from military attack
May 12, 1858: Signed agreement
Controversy:
Defenbaker did not consult anyone before signing
Controversy ended when Parliament approved of the agreement a month later.
NATO
an alliance of countries
Canada joined NATO as a founding member