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127 Moments
1948
Louis St. Laurent became the Prime Minister
1947
Chinese Immigration Act repealed
First Canadian oil well drilled in Leduc, Alberta
Canadian Citizenship Act establishes Canadian citizenship
1945
Canadian forces' role in liberating the Netherlands from German occupation during World War II.
Canada joins the United Nations
1944
Canadian troops at Juno Beach play pivotal role in turning tide of World War II.
1943
Canadian forces pivotal in securing supply lines against German U-boats during the Battle of the Atlantic.
1942
Dieppe Raid: Canadian forces face heavy losses during failed French coastal mission.
Establishment of Bombardier Inc.
1941
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor prompts Canada's entry into WWII against Japan.
1939
Canada joins Allies in World War II, declaring war on Germany.
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth embarked on a royal visit to Canada
1937
Establishment of Air Canada
1935
Prime Minister R.B. Bennett introduced the old-age pension law in Canada
1931
1930
Economic pressures during the Great Depression cause unemployment and widespread hardship.
1921
Agnes Macphail was the First woman in the House of Commons
1919
Establishment of Canadian National Railway
Winnipeg General Strike: One of Canada's largest labor movements in history.
1918
Women granted federal voting rights across Canada, a significant historical milestone for equality progress.
1914
Canada's role in significant beginning of the First World War.
1911
Establishment of SNC-Lavalin
1905
Creation of Alberta and Saskatchewan provinces in Canada's history holds significance for the nation.
1896
Historic rush for gold lures prospectors to Yukon wilderness for riches and adventure
1887
Establishment of Manulife Financial
1881
Establishment of Canadian Pacific Railway
1880
Establishment of Bell Canada
1872
Scandal involving Prime Minister and Canadian Pacific Railway disclosed.
1870
Manitoba joins Confederation as the fifth province in Canada.