Canada in the 1970's By Jennn_B Period: Jan 1, 1970 to Dec 31, 1979 Canada in the 1970's Jan 4, 1970 Canada Withdraws from Hockey Mar 7, 1970 Total Eclipse of the Sun Jun 26, 1970 Voting Age Lowered to 18 Feb 10, 1971 Air Pollution Fine Set Nov 1, 1971 Toronto Sun is Published Sep 12, 1972 Heritage Canada Opened Sep 27, 1972 Sale on Firecrackers Banned Feb 5, 1973 CN Tower Begins Contruction Jan 17, 1974 Pauline McGibbon: First Woman Lieutenant-Governor Jul 30, 1974 Bill 22 Passed Mar 1, 1975 Anne Murray and Oscar Peterson won Grammy Awards Apr 2, 1975 CN Tower Complete Jun 25, 1976 CN Tower Opens Jul 17, 1976 Olympic Games Open in Montréal Dec 5, 1976 First Women Rhodes Scholars Apr 7, 1977 Blue Jays Win First Game Jan 1, 1978 Child Tax Credit Jan 1, 1979 Maternity Leave in Quebec