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UNIT 7: CANADA IN THE MODERN ERA, 1950 - 2000

Click on a section below for related Web links:

  7.0 Overview
  7.1 Migration and Settlement
  7.2 Society and Community
  7.3 Economy and Technology
  7.4 Government and Politics
  7.5 Internal and External Relations
  7.6 Culture and Identity
  7.7 Continuity and Change

 

 

 

7.0 Overview

Population Density, 1996 - The Atlas of Canada

Map of Canada's population density in 1996.

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7.1 Migration and Settlement

Boat People No Longer - Vietnamese Canadians in Canada

Interviews with Vietnamese-Canadians and their experiences in coming to Canada. Some of the interviews can be listened to in Real Audio. Links to culture, family, language, and others.

Parks Canada - National Historic Sites

The official site of Parks Canada relating to National Historic Sites. Numerous resources are available and link to many other sites. Included is a list of all the National Historic Sites.

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7.2 Society and Community

Africville: Urban Removal in Canada

An article on Africville, focusing on the displacement of the residents.

Pierre Elliott Trudeau

A biography of Pierre Elliott Trudeau by the Canadian Encyclopedia. Includes links to other articles relating to Trudeau's career. Images and a Quick Time video are included.

Florence Bayard Bird

A biography of Florence Bayard Bird by the Canadian Encyclopedia. Includes links to other articles relating to Bird's career, especially the Royal Commission on the Status of Women. Images are included.

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7.3 Economy and Technology

Avroarrow.org

A site containing detailed information on the history of the Avro Arrow and other Avro products.

TransCanada Pipeline

The official site of TransCanada Pipeline. Links to operations and maps of the present pipeline.

The St. Lawrence Seaway

The official site of the St. Lawrence Seaway . Links to operations, a history, and maps of the present seaway and canals.

Auto Pact - General Motors

A history of the Auto Pact Agreement from the point of view of General Motors Canada.

Brief History of Hydroelectric Energy in Canada - Natural Resources Canada

A history of Canadian hydro-electricity, with links to other resources on hydro-electricity in Canada, including charts and maps. Links are also provided to other sources of power generation.

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7.4 Government and Politics

First Among Equals - The Prime Ministers in Canadian Life and Politics - National Library of Canada and National Archives of Canada

A site dedicated to the Prime Ministers of Canada, including those in the last half of the 20th century. Detailed information, including speeches, policies, and images, as well as a history of the position of the prime minister and many other resources are included.

Expo 67 - Man and His World - A Virtual Experience

The Canadian government site dedicated to Expo 67. Links to a history of Expo, its pavilions, activities, and its legacy. Many Quick Time movies are included, as well as images and virtual tours. Other links are provided, especially to Canada's centennial celebrations.

 

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7.5 Internal and External Relations

Front de Llibération du Québec - Canadian Encyclopedia

An article outlining a history of the FLQ, with links for information and topics relating to the FLQ. Links are also provided to the October Crisis.

The Constitution Acts, 1867 to 1982

The full texts of both the 1867 and 1982 Constitution Acts, with commentary.

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7.6 Culture and Identity

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation - Milestones of CBC's History

A timeline history of the CBC from the point of view of the CBC. A search function allows for a more select search of specific topics, as well as radio and television programs.

CBC Archives - Canada-Soviet Hockey Series, 1972

CBC Archives site relating to the Canada-Soviet Hockey Series in 1972. Clips are provided for each game.

Joyce Wieland - National Library of Canada

A biography of Wieland is provided, with images of her work and resources for further study. Included is a link for more information on her work.

Oscar Peterson: A Jazz Sensation - National Library of Canada

Included are biographical information, audio clips, images, and testimonials from other musicians.

Rohinton Mistry - Canadian Encyclopedia

A biography of Mistry, including a Quick Time audio clip reading from his book A Fine Balance .

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7.7 Continuity and Change

Bloc Québécois

The official Web site of the Bloc Québécois (in French only).

Canadian Alliance Party

The official Web site of the Canadian Alliance Party.

Liberal Party of Canada

The official Web site of the Liberal Party of Canada.

Progressive Conservative Party of Canada

The official Web site of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada.

Canada's New Democratic Party

The official Web site of Canada's New Democratic Party.

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation

The official Web site of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. Numerous resources are available, such as a mission statement and history. The link http://www.nato.int/docu/# provides further information, including NATO Xperience, an interactive way to learn about NATO.

 

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