Canadian Policies of the 20th Century That Make Canada a Country I can be Proud of.
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Canada's Positive Events and Policies of the 20th Century
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The End of WWI
1918 marks the end of WWI which Canada fought in with the Allies. A turning point that helped lead to the Allies and Canada winning in 1918 was when Canadian soldiers captured Vimy Ridge from the German's in 1917. -
Introduction of Old Age Security (OAS) Pensions
The first old age pension in Canada was introduced by the government in 1927 and has been changed numerous times over the past century. The Old Age Security (OAS) pension was created by the government to help the retired and elderly out financially. If you are eligible, you can receive the OAS payments monthly. -
The Introduction of Employment Insurance
Employment Insurance (EI) was first introduced in Canada in 1940. It was designed to support those who were unemployed while they look for a new job. The policies regarding EI have changed over the years. EI is also provided to those who are very ill and may not be able to come to work, or those that have to take care of children or ill family members. EI also provides people with services that can help them try and find a new job. -
Establishment of the United Nations
The UN was established in 1945 and Canada has been a part of it since it was made. The UN was designed to keep international peace, provide security, have positive relationships between nations, and create peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet. -
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was established in 1948. Canada helped write the final product through John Humphrey. He was a Montreal law expert and his final copy of the declaration was used by the United Nations. The Declaration was created to determine the rights of every person. -
The Establishment of the World Health Organization and Canada's Involvement
The WHO was established in 1948 by the United Nations. Canada’s support and work made with the WHO is very important for keeping certain diseases reduced and different health programs running around the world. -
Establishment of the Points System
In 1967, Canada introduced the Points System which would replace the previous immigration laws we had. These past laws were based on nationality and race. The Points System is based on language skills, education, and experience. The higher you score in these categories, the more points you receive which make you able to immigrate to Canada. This new system has helped increase the numbers and diversity of immigrants coming to Canada. -
Multiculturalism Policy
In 1971, the Multiculturalism Policy was introduced in Canada. This policy was made to accept all cultures in Canada and celebrate diversity in Canada's culture. -
The Calder Case
The Calder Case is a positive policy made in Canada's Indigenous history. The case was a decision made by the Supreme Court of Canada that stated Indigenous people held title to land before European colonization. Other examples of positive policies in Canadian Indigenous history include the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, the ammendment of the Indian Act, the recognition of Aboriginal title and treaty rights in the Canadian constitution, and more. -
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms was established in 1982. It was made so that everyone would be treated fairly and equal. The Trudeau government wanted each person in Canada to have fundamental rights and freedoms. The Charter established the rights for all, so that minorities who may be oppressed or discriminated against will be recognized as equal. -
The Canada Health Act
The Canada Health Act (CHA) of 1984 was a law created by the Canadian government that guides Canada's Medicare system. The Medicare system was introduced when the CHA was established. Medicare is the name for Canada's publicly funded health care that is based on fundamental need rather than the ability to pay. The health care is funded through federal and provincial taxes.
