Modern Canada Flashcards
(46 cards)
When was oil discovered in Alberta?
1947
When were the majority of Canadians able to afford adequate food, shelter and clothing for the first time?
1951
During what time period did Canada enjoy one of the strongest economies among industrialized nations?
1945-1970
What does the Canada Health Act do?
ensures common elements and a basic standard of health coverage
When was unemployment insurance (EI) introduced by the federal government?
1940
When was old age security devised?
1940
When were Canada Pension Plans and Quebec Pension plans added
1965
Who provides publicly funded education?
The provinces and territories
How did Canada develop its autonomy?
Gradually
What two defense organizations is Canada a member of along with the USA?
NATO and NORAD
How many dead and wounded did Canada suffer in the Korean War?
500 dead and 1000 wounded
When was the Quiet Revolution in Quebec?
1960s
What was the cause of the Quiet Revolution?
Many Quebeqois wanted to separate from Canada
When was the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism established?
1963
When was the Official Languages Act passed?
1969
What was the Official Languages Act?
It guarantees French and English services in the federal government across Canada
When was the Quebec referendum of Sovereignty defeated?
1980 and 1995
When were the last of the asian canadians given the right to vote?
1948
When were Aboriginal people granted the right to vote?
1960
Who has the right to vote now in Canada
All citizens over the age of 18
When did Canada welcome about 37,000 communist refugees from Hungary?
1956
When did Canada welcome about 50,000 Vietnamese refugees?
1975
Name some famous Canadian Authors?
Stephen Leacock, Louis Hemon, Sir Charles G.D. Robers, Pauline Johnson, Emile Nelligan, Robertson Davies, Margaret Laurence, and Mordecai Richler
What visual arts group is Canada best known for?
The Group of Seven, founded in 1920