Canada in the 1970s By kendra_funnell Period: Jan 1, 1970 to Dec 31, 1979 Canada in the 1970's Jan 6, 1970 Metric System Urged Jan 10, 1970 Thunder Bay created Apr 29, 1970 Liberals win Quebec Aug 30, 1971 Conservatives win Alberta Nov 1, 1971 Toronto Sun Published Apr 4, 1972 Terrorist Bomb in Montreal Oct 30, 1972 Liberals win Minority Feb 5, 1973 CN Tower Begins Construction Oct 29, 1973 Quebec Liberals Win Apr 23, 1974 First Pollution Shut Down Jul 30, 1974 Bill 22 Passed Mar 4, 1975 Television in Pareliment Apr 2, 1975 CN Tower Complete Jun 25, 1976 CN Tower Opens Jul 17, 1976 Olymipc Games Open in Montreal Apr 7, 1977 Blue Jays Win First Game Oct 18, 1977 Houses Televised Jan 1, 1978 Cjild Tax Credit May 4, 1979 First Cold Coin on Sale