Canada 1914-1929

-2 Britain declares war on Germany, Canada follows. POLITICAL

Apr 22, 1914

Britain declares war on Germany, and Borden passes War Measures Act. http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/history/first-world-war/canada/canada3

+1 Income Tax introduced as a “temporary measure” POLITICAL/ECONOMY

Jul 25, 1917

Continued income tax provides income for government services such as education, transportation, and health care. https://www.fraserinstitute.org/sites/default/files/history-and-development-of-canadas-personal-income-tax.pdf

+1 Armistice signed November to end war POLITICAL

Nov 11, 1918

End of the war. https://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/11/nov-11-1918-world-war-i-ends/

+2 The Start of Cultural Changes and Social Development SOCIAL

1920

Canada is ready to have fun after the war. Jazz is introduced and African tradition of music embraced, while women make fashion choices that are fresh and modern. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/jazz/

+2 Start of technological advancements, Telephone and Electricity ECONOMIC

1920

Coast to coast telephone service was established, jobs were created,and electricity was advancing. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/telecommunications/

+2 Insulin Discovered HEALTH

1921

Canadian invention which won a Nobel Prize, while changing the lives for those with diabetes. Insulin is still standard treatment today.

+2 Canada becomes second largest world producer of the automobile ECONOMIC

1923

Canada was the second largest produver of automobiles, between 1918 and 1923. Henry Ford's assembly line gains popularity. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/automobile/

+2 Canadian Airforce (RCAF) granted the royal title MILITARY

1924

Returning veteran aviators form an Air Force. This helps increase Canada's military independence. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/royal-canadian-air-force/

+2 Old Age Pension Created POLITICAL

1927

The creation of the Old Age Pension gave garanteed income to those over 70 who fit certain requirements. https://www.historymuseum.ca/cmc/exhibitions/hist/pensions/cpp-a28-wcr_e.shtml

+2 Women become "Persons" POLITICAL

Oct 18, 1929

Women are officially declared persons in the law, gaining greater equality for women. http://www.cbc.ca/archives/entry/1929-women-become-persons

-2 Stock Market Crash ECONOMIC

Oct 29, 1929

Citizens watched the market crash on black Tuesday, and financial stability was no longer a guaranteed. http://www.canadahistory.com/sections/Eras/crash%20depression/Crash.html