World war 2

Canada declares war on Germany

Sep 10, 1939

Allies
Canada declared war on Germany a full week after Britain, showing Canada has the power to make decisions on its own.
This showed that Canada was an Independent country.

Creation of the Department of Munitions and Supply

Apr 10, 1940

Industry
the Canadian government created the Department of Munitions and Supply to oversee war production.
The department caused rapid industrial growth that helped the insane growth of allied weaponry

British Commonwealth Air Training Plan

Dec 16, 1940

Allies
Canada trained over 130,000 people on how to fly planes.
Canada was really seen by the US and British as a massive ally now.

Women Join the War Effort

Mar 20, 1941

Industry
Women served in non-combat roles and filled factory jobs, changing gender roles permanently within Canada and the world.
this now acted as a major social shift in Canadian history.

Dieppe Raid

Aug 19, 1942

Battles
5,000 Canadians stormed the beach 916 died and many were captured.

Sicily Invasion

Jul 10, 1943

Battles
Canada helped its allies take Sicily, beginning the long Italian Campaign.

D‑Day at Juno Beach

Jun 6, 1944

Battles
Canada’s 3rd Infantry Division landed at Juno Beach, gaining more ground than any other Allied division.

War Industry at Peak

Jul 26, 1944

Industry
Canada built hundreds of thousands of vehicles, tanks, and millions of bullets and shells for itself and allies to have an advantage in the war.

Liberation of Netherlands

Oct 17, 1944

Battles / Allies
Info: Canadians fought in harsh conditions to free the Dutch. This battle lasted a while gaining the for ever trust of the Dutch.

It all ends (VE Day)

May 8, 1945

Allies
WWII ended in Europe. Canada emerged with an international reputation and a stronger economy.

sources.

Jun 9, 2025

CBC Archives Women and War.
The Canadian Encyclopedia C.D. Howe.
Veterans Affairs Canada Juno Beach.