Science and Technology of Canada

Frederick Banting (1914-1923)

Oct 31, 1920

I want to include Frederick Banting into my timeline because of his efforts to successfully create a treatment for diabetes. His research brought about a huge advancement in medicine, and his discovery of injectable insulin helped to save the lives of thousands of people worldwide. (Hoogeveen and Murdoch 218)

Discovery of injectable insulin (1914-1923)

Jan 11, 1922

I want to include this event into my timeline because of how much of an impact it made towards the advancement of medicine. This event is significant in history because of the number of people who owe their lives to this research. ("Frederick Banting Accomplishments")

Dial Phone is introduced in Canada (1924-1933)

Apr 7, 1924

Compare 1920's phone technology and 21st century "smart phone" technology. Which do you feel had a greater impact on people's lives? Explain your reasoning. ("Thompson Using Dial phone")

Edward Samuel Rogers (1924-1933)

Aug 16, 1925

("Stamp of Edward Rogers")

"G-Suit" is invented (1934-1943)

Jun 6, 1941

I want to include this event into my timeline because it demonstrates how durable of an impact it made on the advancement of military technology. Wilber Franks' invention has helped to save the lives of numerous pilots worldwide, and has inspired others to discover and test new ideas which would help in the future. (Donaldson)

Donald Lewes Hings (1934-1943)

Mar 9, 1942

("Don Hings")

Harry Wasylyk (1944-1953)

May 5, 1950

("Garbage Bag")

Electric Wheelchair is invented (1944-1953)

Aug 26, 1952

("Electric Wheelchair")

Alkaline Battery (1954-1963)

Oct 9, 1954

("Meet the Canadian")

Jaques Plante (1954-1963)

Nov 1, 1959

("Plante")

Helmut Lucas (1964-1973)

Nov 27, 1971

("Helmet Lucas")

Launching of Anik A1 (1964-1973)

Nov 9, 1972

How did the launching of Anik A1 impact the advancement of space technology for later years? ("Anik A1 Satellite")

Canadarm (1974-1983)

Nov 16, 1981

Why was the development of the Canadarm important? How did studying space help society? ("Canadarm")

Wilson Markle (1974-1983)

Feb 15, 1983

I want to include Wilson Markle into my timeline because of the profound impact he had on the entertainment industry. Film colorization changed visual narratives forever, revolutionizing film technology for the greater, and his invention was able to spark inspiration into future generations. ("Black Films Colorized")

Invention of CADPAT (1984-1993)

Nov 14, 1988

In what way did the use of CADPAT impact the outcome of war? ("Soldiers of 3rd Battalion")

Dianne Croteau (1984-1993)

Jun 26, 1989

("Glog-Dianne")

JAVA is released (1994-2003)

May 23, 1995

How did the creation of JAVA help to usher in a new age of technological advancement? ("Apache Ignite Java")

Chris Hadfield (1994-2003)

Nov 29, 1995

I want to include Chris Hadfield into my timeline because he was the first Canadian to walk in space. I feel as this inspired countless souls to have a mindset and heart like him, which is part of the reason I include him in this timeline. Also, this marked a significant moment in the advancement of Canadian Space Technology, and helped to usher a brand new era. ("Pics of Space")

Launch of Anik F2 (2004-Present)

Jul 17, 2004

("Anik F2")

Julie Payette (2004-Present)

Jul 15, 2009

("Julie Payette")