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Canada joins United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization that aims to facilitate cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace. Currently, there are 193 member states. -
U.N countries sign Declaration of Human Rights
Proclamation of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, of which Canadian John Peters Humphrey is the primary author. It consists of 30 articles which have been elaborated in subsequent international treaties, regional human rights instruments, national constitutions and laws. -
NATO is created
NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It is an intergovernmental military alliance signed on April 4th, 1949.The NATO treaty marked a new era of ties with the United States and of distance from Great Britain and spelled out the significance of economic collaboration. -
Canada sends troops to Korean war
The first Canadian Troops enter Korea, thereby joining the Korean War and supporting the United Nations. In all some 25,000 Canadians served in the war; over 300 died and 1143 were wounded. -
Auto Pact signing
This auto pact removed tariffs on cars, trucks, buses, tires, and automotive parts between the two countries, which resulted beneficial for the large American car makers. This is also the beginning of free trade between these two countries. -
Canada recognizes Communist China
Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau recognized the People's Republic of China (PRC) as the legitimate government of China. China today is Canada's second largest trading partner. -
Canada signs NAFTA
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), signed by Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, Mexican President Carlos Salinas, and U.S. President George Bush. This Agreement has generated economic growth in all the tree member countries. -
Canada signs Kyoto Accord
Canada signs the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, committing to cut its emissions to 6% below 1990 levels by 2012. This is done to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in order to control climate change. -
Canada enters Afghanistan
In September 2001 after the September 11 terrorist attacks, Canada was asked to send troops to partake in the U.S operations in Afghanistan. -
Canada EFTA agreement
The free trade agreement between Canada and the European Free Trade Association countries of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
