1776
Burgoyne Finds St. Johns Evacuated
General Burgoyne discovers that the Continental Army has evacuated St. Johns as British forces reassert control over the Lake Champlain corridor during the American Revolutionary War.
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General Burgoyne discovers that the Continental Army has evacuated St. Johns as British forces reassert control over the Lake Champlain corridor during the American Revolutionary War.
The United States declared war on Britain, drawing Canada into a prolonged conflict along its borders. Canadian militia, British regulars and Indigenous allies successfully resisted American invasion attempts.
The United States declares war on Britain, launching a three-year conflict that sees Canadian militia and Indigenous allies repel American invasions and shapes a distinct Canadian identity.
Canada issues its first postage stamps as a Dominion, featuring the Three-penny Beaver and other denominations designed by Sandford Fleming.
The Royal North-West Mounted Police and special constables disperse striking workers on 'Bloody Saturday' in Winnipeg, leading to the collapse of the General Strike two days later.
The British Parliament debates the Statute of Westminster, which will grant Canada and other Dominions full legislative autonomy, fundamentally changing Canada's relationship with Britain.
The Bennett government implements Unemployment Relief Camps to house unemployed men during the Great Depression, placing thousands under military-style supervision in remote work camps.
The Bank of Canada, nationalized by the Mackenzie King government in 1938, is fully operational as Canada's central bank, managing monetary policy during a period of economic recovery from the Depression.
Royal Canadian Air Force bombers participate in a major raid on the synthetic oil plant at Sterkrade, Germany, as part of the Allied strategic bombing campaign in World War II.
The 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, departs for service in the Korean War as part of Canada's United Nations commitment.
Ellen Fairclough is sworn in as Canada's first female cabinet minister, serving as Secretary of State in John Diefenbaker's new government.
Prime Minister John Diefenbaker officially opens the Trans-Canada Highway in Rogers Pass, British Columbia, completing a road connecting the Atlantic to Pacific coasts for the first time.
The Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism tables an interim report warning that Canada is in a state of crisis, paving the way for the Official Languages Act.
The National Research Council of Canada announces plans to recruit and train Canadian astronauts as part of the growing Canadian space program.
The James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement, Canada's first modern land claims agreement, is signed between the federal and Quebec governments and the Cree and Inuit peoples.
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and President Ronald Reagan hold the 'Shamrock Summit' in Quebec City, leading to talks that culminate in the Canada-US Free Trade Agreement.
The deadline for ratification of the Meech Lake Accord passes without Manitoba and Newfoundland adopting the constitutional amendments, causing the accord to fail.
Paul Martin's Liberal Party wins a minority government in the federal election, the first minority since 1979.
The G8 Summit opens in Huntsville, Ontario, with Prime Minister Stephen Harper hosting world leaders to discuss global economic recovery, maternal health, and other issues.