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Dec 6, 1017
An Explotion
An explosion caused by an accidental collision between two merchant ships, one filled with explosives for the war, occurs in Halifax Harbour, resulting in 2000 people dead and 9000 injured. -
The Provinces
Alberta and Saskatchewan are partitioned out of the Northwest Territories to become the eighth and ninth provinces of Canada. -
Royal Canadain Navy
Royal Canadian Navy is established. -
The United Kingdom
The United Kingdom declares war on Germany, bringing Canada into the First World War. -
The Four Divitions
The four divisions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force fight together for the first time in the Battle of Vimy Ridge, which becomes celebrated as a national symbol of achievement and sacrifice and a formative milestone in the development of Canada's national identity. -
Wmen Could Vote
Women gain the right to vote in federal elections. -
Air Force
Canadian Air Force (after 1920, Royal Canadian Air Force) is established. -
Paris // There is no date and month for this one!!!
Canada sends a delegation to the Paris Peace Talks, the conference resolving war issues. Canada signs the Versailles treaty as part of the British Empire, with parliament's approval. -
League of Nations// No date or month for this one either.
Canada is admitted as a full member of the League of Nations, independently of Britain. It joins the League Council (governing board) in 1927. Canada plays a minor role and opposes sanctions or military action by the League. The League is virtually defunct by 1939. -
Constitutional Crisis
A constitutional crisis, known as the King-Byng Affair, is precipitated when Governor General Byng refused Prime Minister King's request to dissolve parliament and call an election, instead asking opposition leader Meighen to form a government, which in turn was quickly defeated. King framed the dispute as one of the United Kingdom, represented by the Governor General, interfering with Canadian affairs. Consequently, the affair played a role in the Balfour Declaration of 1926, in which each Domi -
Vincent Massey
Canada appoints Vincent Massey as its first fully accredited envoy to a foreign capital. -
The Great Depression
Great Depression in Canada begins, resulting in widespread poverty and unemployment for the next decade. -
WW11 on Germany
Canada, with its parliament's support, enters the Second World War by declaring war on Germany, one week after Britain and France. -
Canada Joins United Nations
Canada joins United Nations, seeking to play a world role as a "middle power", with interest in the UN Charter and in relief agencies. -
Newfoundland Eners Confederation
Newfoundland enters Confederation as the tenth province following a pair of contentious referenda on whether the island should remain a British Crown Colony, become fully independent, or join Canada. -
Newfoundland Enters Confederation
Newfoundland enters Confederation as the tenth province following a pair of contentious referenda on whether the island should remain a British Crown Colony, become fully independent, or join Canada. -
United States, is officially opened.
The Saint Lawrence Seaway, a joint project between Canada and the United States, is officially opened. -
Ended The British Parlement
The Statute of Westminster 1931 is enacted in the United Kingdom, officially ending the power of the British parliament to pass and nullify laws in a Dominion without the Dominion's request and consent. The statute formally recognized the de facto independence attained by Canada following the First World War.