πŸ“† Canada by Year

Everything that happened in Canada in 1919.

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πŸ“… Events in 1919

Jun 18, 1919

Winnipeg General Strike Ends

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.

Labour Manitoba
Jun 21, 1919

Winnipeg General Strike Ends

The Winnipeg General Strike officially comes to an end after six weeks, with workers returning to their jobs following government intervention and the arrest of strike leaders.

Labour Manitoba
Jun 23, 1919

Air Canada's Predecessor Founded

Trans-Canada Air Lines (later renamed Air Canada) is established by the federal government as Canada's national air carrier, beginning regular domestic passenger service in 1937.

Transportation National
Jun 25, 1919

Winnipeg Strike Leaders Arrested

Strike leaders in Winnipeg, including R.B. Russell, William Ivens and others, are arrested following the violent dispersal of strikers on Bloody Saturday, signaling the end of the Winnipeg General Strike.

Labour Manitoba
Jun 26, 1919

Peace Treaty of Versailles Signed

As part of the Versailles Peace Conference, Canada signs the peace treaty as a separate signatory, demonstrating its growing autonomy from Britain and its new status as an international actor.

Politics National
Jun 28, 1919

Treaty of Versailles Signed by Canada

Canada signs the Treaty of Versailles and the Covenant of the League of Nations in Versailles as a separate signatory from Britain, demonstrating Canada's growing international autonomy.

Politics National
Jun 30, 1919

Trans-Canada Air Lines Founded

Trans-Canada Air Lines (now Air Canada) is founded as a Crown corporation to operate the national airline, with the first passenger service beginning in 1937 between Vancouver and Seattle.

Transportation National