📆 Canada by Year

📅 Events in 1969

Jun 20, 1969

Official Languages Act Passed

Parliament passes the Official Languages Act, declaring English and French the two official languages of Canada and requiring all federal services to be available in both languages.

Politics National

Jun 30, 1969

Canadian Forces Unified Under Single Command

The Canadian Armed Forces, following unification under the Canadian Forces Reorganization Act of 1968, begin fully integrated operations, eliminating the separate identities of the army, navy and air force.

Military National