Independence
In 1931, this important law gave Canada the power to make its own laws without asking Great Britain.
Statute of Westminster
In 1949, this province became the 10th province to join the Canadian confederation.
Newfoundland (and Labrador)
Started in 1966, this government program ensures all Canadians can visit a doctor without paying direct hospital fees.
Medicare (or universal healthcare)
Flying proudly for the first time in 1965, this iconic red-and-white flag replaced the old Red Ensign.
Maple Leaf flag
Invented in Quebec in 1957, this popular dish combines french fries, cheese curds, and gravy.
Poutine
Written in 1926, this report declared that Canada and Britain were equal partners inside the British Empire.
The Balfour Report
Created in 1999 to give the Inuit people self-government, this became Canada’s newest territory.
Nunavut
In 1971, Canada became the first country in the world to adopt this official policy celebrating all cultures.
Multiculturalism
Composed in 1880, this song officially became Canada's national anthem in 1980.
O Canada
Invented by Canadian Joseph-Armand Bombardier in 1937, this vehicle made winter travel across snow easy.
the Snowmobile
In 1982, Canada brought its Constitution home from Great Britain, an event known by this term.
Patriation
Nunavut was carved out of the eastern portion of this larger Canadian territory.
Northwest Territories
In 1929, a group called the "Famous Five" won a legal battle declaring women were legally considered this.
"Persons" (The Persons Case)
Launched into space in 1981, this famous robotic arm helped build space stations and repair satellites.
Canadarm
In 1921, Canadian scientists Frederick Banting and Charles Best discovered this life-saving treatment for diabetes.
Insulin
Signed into law in 1982, this part of the Constitution guarantees human rights for everyone in Canada.
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms
This capital city of Nunavut was formerly known as Frobisher Bay
Iqaluit
In 2015, this commission released 94 Calls to Action to help heal past harms toward Indigenous peoples.
Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)
The beaver officially became Canada's national animal in this decade (1970s).
1975
This Canadian singer performed "My Heart Will Go On" and became one of the best-selling artists in history.
Céline Dion
This Canadian Prime Minister helped bring home the Constitution and sign the Charter of Rights in 1982.
Pierre Trudeau
Newfoundland's premier who led the vote to join Canada in 1949 went by this famous name.
Joey Smallwood
Tommy Douglas, known as the "Father of Medicare," first introduced universal healthcare in this province.
Saskatchewan
Designed by Jacques Saint-Cyr, the modern red maple leaf flag was chosen under this Prime Minister's leadership.
Lester B. Pearson
In 1962, Canada became the third nation in space by launching this scientific satellite into orbit.
Alouette 1