Events in Canadian History

Before a person is well recognized in society, they need to go though a lot of trouble, discrimination, and change to get there. No one judges them by their individual merit. This also applies to countries. The government of a country is always trying to get themselves in a higher position around the globe. This is done so they are well established for their good qualities. Canada is also a name in the list of such nations. Recognition was really hard for Canada to get because of the fact that it is one of the younger countries. Over the years, Canada has really shaped as a nation politically, economically, and socially. These three factors have affected the nations past, affecting the present, and will definitely affect the future. For instance, three examples of such events from each section of the course are: The Person’s Case, the Baby Boom, and lastly, The Montreal Massacre.

The Person’s Case is a great example of a political change that took place in Canada during the time frame of 1914 and 1938. After The Famous Five won their case, some change began. This event slowly changed the outlook of women across Canada. It proved that women were also persons, and capable of being in politics. In the 1920’s, women were still mainly seen as homemakers. For example,”In 1929, shortly after the person’s case, women made up 20% of the workforce. But they only worked in traditional female jobs that paid less than men.” (1) But, after the war, “They were expected to give up their jobs, and take care of their husbands and families.” (2) Even though the Person’s Case was done due to the unequal treatment of women in politics and the labour force, it also affected their respect in other fields. After World War One, “women were considered to...

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...ense that it helped the country see women as “persons” and be able to participate and be a part of Canadian politics. The Baby Boom changed Canada because it helped shape this nations economy when it facing rough times, and is most definitely going to affect it a lot later one. Lastly, the Montreal Massacre affected Canada and Canadians because this was one of the first times that violence against women and sexism was brought up to this extent. This helped educational organizations to be created. But overall, Canada still has a very long way to go in the coming years. After all, “yesterday’s successes will not do for today!” – Nellie McClung. Everyone together, as a nation will have to stand up together and fix the rest of the issues related to this country to really leave an evident mark on history. So let’s see where the future takes this exceptional country next!