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During the First World War, a document was established and stated that all males of a certain age would be enlisted in the military regardless of choice. The only way this process could be avoided is if one had a certain illness, disability, etc. This event is deserving of this rank because I believe that it is a violation of the Right of Freedom. Not just because it forced every male of a certain age to enlist, but because women were not even allowed to volunteer. Rank: -1
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William Avery or 'Billy' Bishop was one of Canada's best pilots during the First World War. By the end of the war, Bishop was credited with the destruction of 72 enemy aircraft, 12 of which he had shot down himself during the Battle of Vimy Ridge. I think that Billy Bishop is deserving of this rank because his aviation skills tipped the scales of victory a little more in our favour. Rank: +1
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Published by Canadian officer and surgeon John McCrae, 'In Flanders Fields' is a poem that symbolizes the sacrifice of all that served in the First World War. Its use of the symbol of blooming poppies resulted in the poppy becoming the symbol of love and remembrance on the anniversary of the war. I think this poem is deserving of this rank because it has really helped future generations to understand the sorrowful results of war and why we recognize these men. Rank:+1
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During the First World War, two ships in Halifax, including one filled with explosives to be shipped to battlefields, collided and created one of the largest man-made explosions in history. This resulted in the destruction of the north end of the city and the injury and/or death of many. This event is deserving of this rank because not only did it seriously affect our country, it happened during a time where many of our people were already dying! Rank: -2
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I believe that this event is deserving of this rank because although there is a lot of good to this, I do see some parts of it that are not great. I am very thankful that the men who died or were injured protecting our country and future generations for what might have become our future but I wonder about those who were waiting to see their loved ones arrive only to find out that they had died in battle. It is not only a day of celebration but a day of tears and sorrow. Rank: 1
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In the 1880's, the Canadian government began to establish schools built especially for those of Indigenous descent. These schools were known as residential schools and were used in attempt to almost 'reprogram' Indigenous children. In 1920 it became mandatory for all Indigenous children to attend. This event is deserving of this rank because it was in violation of a variety of human rights all because we thought they were different. It is torture and we should be ashamed. Rank: -2
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In 1922, Frederick Banting and his colleagues discovered an effective treatment for diabetes, a condition that had previously killed many people. This event is deserving of this rank because this discovery benefit the future just as much as the present. Although it is not a definite cure, this discovery has stalled a major cause of death and has allowed our population to grow and thrive through time. Rank: +2
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Beginning in the early 1900's, anyone of Chinese descent were only allowed to immigrate to Canada if they paid a fee known as a 'Head Tax'. In 1923, Chinese immigration to Canada was banned regardless of price as we did not like them living in our country. This event is deserving of this rank because even though these people needed to support themselves and their families, we turned them away because they were of a different race. They are still people aren't they? Rank: -2
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Built to be equivalent to the old water transportation routes, the Hudson Bay Railway officially opened to the public in 1929 as part of a grain road. This event is deserving of this rank because although this was large advancement in technology, the railway didn't really take until mineral discoveries were made around parts of Manitoba created more traffic volumes. Rank: +1
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In 1928, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that women were not to be considered 'persons' and therefore could not be appointed to the Senate. This decision was reversed when activists Emily Murphy, Henrietta Edwards, Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney and Irene Parlby, also known as the 'Famous Five' appealed to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London, England. This event deserves this rank because it was a huge move in women's rights and the future of women. Rank: +2
Theme: Social
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