ISAAC'S TRIBUTE TO CANADIAN HISTORY By Hithere Jun 28, 1914 WWI Begins Period: Jun 28, 1914 to Dec 31, 1982 Canadian Stuff Aug 5, 1914 Britain recruits Canada Apr 12, 1917 Capture of Vimy Ridge Vimy Ridge was the first territory captured independetly by Canada. Sep 15, 1922 Chanak Crisis Mackenzie King denies Britians demands. Mar 2, 1923 Halibut Treaty The first independent treaty signed by Canada. Sep 25, 1926 King-Byng Affair Nov 15, 1926 Balfour Declaration May 15, 1927 The Opening of the first Canadian Embassy. Dec 11, 1931 The Passing of the Statute of Westminster Apr 17, 1982 The Passing of the Patriation of Constitution