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Battle on the Plains of Abraham
It was the battle that decided the fate of new France. turning us into a primarily British place we still see today and why we are mainly British-speaking. this event also indirectly led to the creation of the United States which is a large trading partner for us nowadays -
First Nations are sovereign
This event granted First Nations the freedom to live without interference from other governments. This is an important moment for Canada because these groups and important parts of Canada, from when we first settled here to the modern day where bring another culture to our amazing country. They brought things like politics, music, art, literature, military service, education, sports, and culture. This act gave them freedom -
Nova Scotia Council decide to deport the Acadians
the Acadians didn't sign an oath of allegiance to Britain that would make them loyal to the Crown. this caused British Lieutenant Governor Charles Lawrence and the Nova Scotia Council to deport Acadians. This helped bring multicultural culturalism to Canada because this event dispersed throughout our country -
Grand Dérangement.
This event had large cultural implications but also contributed to the formation of Acadian identity and influenced future generations. this helped to secure the Acadian identity within Canada and make them a distinct group. -
Lord Durham’s report
Lord Durham’s report was a report with two main ideas. Upper and Lower Canada were united into one province, and the a need for a responsible government for all the British colonies. The issue with this was that it called for an assimilation of all French Canadians -
The Indian Act is first created
This was the start of a series of laws that were to destroy Aboriginal people's cultural, social, economic, and political standings and beliefs. it created laws such as a permission slip that would have been required to leave the reserve. Although it might not be positive this event left lasting impressions on us and who we are as a whole but also on groups within us. -
Chinese Head Tax
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Chinese Head Tax
The Chinese Head tried to limit Chinnse immigration after the Canadian Pacific Railway was finished. immigrants had to pay a fee to enter, which began at $50 and later increased to $500. The government apologized for this unfair policy in 2006. This policy shaped Canada by creating barriers for Chinese immigrants and causing tensions that affected the Chinese community for many years. -
Louis Riel is executed for treason
Riel led popular Métis governments. he created a provisional government at the age of 25 years old and was one of the main players in creating the Manitoba Act. He was a large person in the red river rebellion. -
manitoba schools crisis
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The Manitoba schools crisis was precipitated
The Manitoba Schools Crisis happened when Manitoba's government stopped funding French-speaking Catholic schools, making all schools English-only. This left French speakers feeling excluded and upset. The crisis boosted French Canadian pride and highlighted how hard it is to protect different cultures and languages in Canada. -
Important WWI Battle - Ypres
the second battle of Ypres where Canada played the biggest role of the three battles. they defended crucial allied points and helped out and fought even with the overwhelming odds and gas warfare -
Henri Bourassa protests the idea of conscription
Heri Bourassa was against the idea of conscription because he thought it would lead Canada into more imperial wars. He published a large amount of editorials about his ideas when it came to conscription -
Important WWI Battle- Vimy Ridge
this was a significant point in WW1 because it was a strategic point and it was big to Canada because this was the first time all 4 Canadian corps had fought together and proven they had some independence -
An anti-conscription parade in Montreal
An anti-conscription parade happened in Montreal to protest mandatory military service during WW1. It was held at Victoria Square and was part of the strong opposition in Quebec. lots pf French Canadians did not feel loyalty to Britain or France and were against conscription. The event showed the tensions between French and English Canadians over this problem. -
The White Paper on Aboriginal Rights was made
The White Paper on Native Rights was made in 1969 by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and Minister Jean Chrétien. Its goal was to end special Indian status and make Indigenous peoples part of Canadian society. The plan wanted to remove the Indian Act, and hand over responsibilities to provincial governments, and change reserve lands to private property. Indigenous leaders really opposed it, and the policy was dropped in 1970. -
The FLQ Crisis
it was a group that protested the French labor companies that would have a preference for people who could speak fluent English. this ended up causing riots and even caused members of the FLQ to kidnap the provincial Labour Minister Pierre Laporte and British diplomat James Cross from his Montreal residence. -
The NEP (National Energy Program) is implemented
The National Energy Program (NEP) was established to help Canada achieve energy self-sufficiency and boost Canadian ownership in the energy sector. Initiated in 1980 under Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, it aimed to control oil and gas resources, tax production, and promote conservation. While it faced resistance, especially in Alberta, the NEP significantly shaped Canada's energy policies. -
Quebec refuses to sign the constitution
at the time There was a separatist government in power in Quebec. They didn't want to give the Canadian government the power that came with signing the construction. even modern-day Quebec has never formally approved of the use of the act, tho the Supreme Court decided that Quebec's formal signing was never necessary. -
Canada adopts official multiculturalism
This helped Canada keep its multicultural mosaic and all the different parts that make up our nation. It encouraged people and communities of all backgrounds to fully participate in the ongoing development and shaping of Canadian society. It slowed down marginalization and allowed us to be more inclusive. -
Supreme Court determines that turbans can be worn with the RCMP uniform
following a lengthy national discussion about changing the uniform to take into account religious beliefs it was decided that turbans could be worn with RCMP uniforms. This was important to Canada because it allowed us to keep our cultural mosaic and show that we have room for all cultures. -
Oka Crisis
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Oka Crisis
This was a 78-day standoff in 1990 between the Mohawk people and the town of Oka. The conflict started when a golf course tried to explad onto Mohawk land, including a burial ground. The situation escalated, leading to a standoff involving the Mohawks, police (also a dead officer), and the Canadian Army. The crisis highlighted long-standing land disputes and the struggle for Indigenous rights in Canada. -
The second referendum is held to decide if Quebec should separate
the second referendum would decide whether Quebec, a province in Canada with a large French-speaking population, should declare independence and become an independent nation. This was important to Canada as it would decide how Sovern our provinces wanted to be. -
Bill 101 is passed into law in Quebec
Bill 101 made French the official language of Quebec. It required new immigrants to speak French and made it the normal language of work, instruction, communication, and business. although there was some controversy on how this restricted English sines and the use of English schools. but it helps engrave bilingualism in Canada. -
Nunavut is created
Nunavut was created to give the native people living there a chance at more self-determination. it came from the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act, which provided this territory to the Inuit and separated if from the NWT -
Canada apologizes for Residential Schools
The time of residential schools was a dark time in our history. It left many Indigenous families without their culture and little knowledge of who they are. so the government needed to apologize for the damaging effects the schools had on Aboriginal culture, heritage, and language.