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For the first time in Canadian history, Canada has declared war on another nation. This is important because it marked the first time that Canada is going to war independantly.
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Over 58,000 Canadians elist in Canadian Arm Forces. This showes the commitment from the citizens to the country
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Japan declare war on Canada. Canada declares war on Findland, Japan, Hungary and Romania. This signals that war is begining
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A 50,000 strong Japanese force attacks Hong Kong. Canadian, Indian and British defenders put up valiant defense, outnumbered 5 to 1.
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Federal government forcibly removes 22,000 Japanese-Canadians from the coastal areas of British Columbia and relocated them inland. This shows Canada's racism towards a different race at the time.
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Germany surrenders on British and Canadian fronts. This marked the first time that Canada has won the war independantly
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The Germans formally surrender in Europe, known as Victory-in-Europe "V-E" day.