1951
Census shows population as just over 14 million. The Massey Royal Commission reports that Canadian cultural life is dominated by American influences. Recommendations include improving grants to universities and the eventual establishment of the Canada Council (1957).
1952
Vincent Massey becomes the first native-born Governor General. Canada's first television stations begin part-time broadcasts in Montréal and Toronto (Sept.).
1953
The National Library is established in Ottawa (Jan. 1). The Stratford Festival opens (July 13). The Korean War ends (July 27).
1954
The post-war boom is briefly interrupted by an economic slump. The first Canadian subway opens in Toronto (Mar. 30). Viewers of the British Empire games in Vancouver see two runners break the four minute mile in the same race. Marilyn Bell is the first person to swim across Lake Ontario (Sept. 9). Hurricane Hazel kills almost seven dozen people in Toronto (Oct. 15).
1955
The Canadian Labour Congress is formed. Riots in Montréal are caused by the suspension of hockey star Rocket Richard (Mar. 17).
1956
The Liberals use closure to limit the Pipeline Debate -- which begins with concern over the funding of the natural gas industry and ends in contoversy over proper parliamentary procedure (May 8- June 6). The action contributes directly to their electoral defeat (after twenty two years in power) the following year.
1957
John Diefenbaker and the Conservatives win a minority government (June 10). Ellen Fairclough becomes the first female federal cabinet minister. The Canada Council is formed to foster Canadian cultural uniqueness. Lester B. Pearson wins the Nobel Peace Prize for helping resolve the Suez Crisis (Oct. 12).
1958
Diefenbaker's minority becomes the largest majority ever obtained in a federal election (Mar. 31). A coal mine disaster at Springhill, N.S. kills 74 miners.
1959
Diefenbaker cancels the Avro Arrow project (CF-105 aircraft) to public outcry. Almost 14000 jobs are lost (Feb. 20). The St. Lawrence Seaway opens (June 26).
1960
Liberals under Jean Lesage win provincial election in Québec (June 22), inaugurating the Quiet Revolution which pressed for special status within Confederation. A Canadian Bill of Rights is approved. Native people win the right to vote in federal elections.
1961
The New Democratic Party replaces the CCF.
1962
The Conservatives are returned to minority status in a federal election (June 18). Socialized medicine is introduced in Saskatchewan (July 1), leading to a doctors' strike. The Trans- Canada Highway opens (Sept. 3). Canada becomes the third nation in space with the launch of the satellite Alouette I (Sept. 29). Canada's last executions take place in Toronto (Dec. 11).
1963
Liberals under Pearson win a minority government (Apr. 8). The separatist Front de libération du Québec (FLQ) sets off bombs in Montréal (Apr.-May). A TCA flight crashes in Québec, killing 118 (Nov. 29).
1964
Canadians get social insurance cards (Apr.) Northern Dancer is the first Canadian horse to win the Kentucky Derby.
There you are andre b ............... Take your pick
2006-12-04 08:27:10
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1967 Montreal hosts the coolest World Fair since 1939.
October Crisis 1970. The Front de Liberation du Quebec bombs mailboxes, kidnaps a foreign dignitary and kills a Cabinet minister before Trudeau calls in the troops.
1981 I think Terry Fox tries to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research but died halfway. Steve Fonyo (who also has one leg) gets across a few years later.
2006-12-04 16:53:18
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answered by Goddess of Grammar 7
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the olympics in Montreal in 1976 and the winter olympics in 2010 in whistler (vancouver area).
1993 - Toronto Blue Jays win back to back world series championships (in '92 they were the first team outside of the usa to win it all).
2006-12-04 17:30:54
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answered by captaincarney 3
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Snow Snow Snow Snow Snow Cold Cold Cold Cold Cold.
2006-12-04 16:15:32
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answered by motorcitysmadman 4
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Canada is like a 90 year old woman's boobs. Up there but who cares?
2006-12-04 16:17:23
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answered by Anonymous
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try this site it might help alot
http://www.nationbynation.com/Canada/#Anchor-Basic-23240
2006-12-04 16:21:36
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answered by anna 2
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