Chapter 15 - Post WWII to Present

This set of flashcards covers key historical events and economic changes in Canada during the post-war years, highlighting important agreements, legislation, and developments.

GATT stands for __.

General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.

The international agreement signed in 1947 to promote trade and reduce tariffs was the __.

GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade).

Canada's interest rates were raised to discourage __ spending.

consumption.

In 1949, __ joined the Canadian Confederation.

Newfoundland.

The __ Seaway was established in 1954 to improve shipping costs.

St Lawrence.

The Baby Boom saw a significant increase in __ rates.

marriage.

The __ was an agreement introduced in 1965 to integrate the Canadian and US automotive industries.

Auto Pact.

In 1980, Quebec held its first referendum on __.

sovereignty.

The Act that was enacted in 1982 and granted Canada full sovereignty was the __.

Constitution Act.

The __ was introduced in Canada in 1989, promoting free trade with the US.

FTA (Free Trade Agreement).

The __ was passed in Canada in 2018, legalizing cannabis.

Cannabis Act.

The global pandemic that significantly impacted the economy starting in 2020 was __.

COVID-19.

In October 1970, the War Measures Act was invoked to deal with the __.

FLQ crisis.

The __ advocated for federal recognition of aboriginal land claims in the 1970s.

Inuits and Indians.

During the __, Canada contributed forces to the UN Command.

Korean War.

The 1970s saw a period of high inflation known as __.

stagflation.

The __ was established in 1974 to manage transit systems across regional boundaries.

Toronto Area Transit Operating Authority (TATOA).

The year 1996 saw the release of the first __ by RIM.

Blackberry.

The year 1995 marked the opening of Ontario's first all-electronic toll __.

highway.