1950's
What was one of the most common jobs for Canadian men in the 1950s?
A) Farmer B) Software Engineer C) Airline Pilot D) Barista
A) Farmer
Which industry expanded the fastest during the 1960s in Canada?
A) Information Technology B) Construction C) Education D) Entertainment
C) Education
In 1970, what was the approximate minimum wage in Canada?
A) $1/hour B) $2/hour C) $3/hour D) $4/hour
A) $1/hour
What type of job was becoming popular in the 1980s due to technology?
A) Secretary B) Computer Programmer C) Coal Miner D) Steelworker
B) Computer Programmer
What industry was booming in the 1990s?
A) Tech and telecommunications B) Manufacturing C) Farming D) Logging
A) Tech and telecommunications
True or False: Women made up less than 25% of the Canadian workforce in the 1950s.
True
True or False: By the late 1960s, about half of Canadian households owned two cars.
False (It was much less common.)
What major workplace technology began replacing typewriters in the late 1970s?
Personal computer
True or False: the 1980's is the decade that saw the rise of most part-time and service industry jobs in Canada between the 50's-90's
True
The minimum wage in most provinces in 1995 ranged around:
A) $3/hour B) $5.50/hour C) $6.50/hour D) $8/hour
C) $6.50/hour
What was the average annual salary for a full-time Canadian worker in 1955?
A) $1,200 B) $2,400 C) $4,000 D) $6,000
B) $2,400
Which occupation became more common among women in the 1960s?
A) Nurse B) Miner C) Pilot D) Carpenter
A) Nurse
Which movement in the 1970s significantly influenced women entering new professions?
A) Environmental movement B) Women’s liberation movement C) Peace movement D) Fitness craze
B) Women’s liberation movement
Which major cultural shift changed how many people worked in the 1980s?
A) Remote work B) Rise of office cubicles C) Four-day work week D) Weekend-only schedules
B) Rise of office cubicles
True or False: More women than men held university degrees by the end of the 1990s.
True
Which sector saw the biggest growth during the post-war boom?
A) Retail B) Manufacturing C) Technology D) Hospitality
B) Manufacturing
What career was Canada's highest salary in the 60's?
a) Vet b)Doctor c)Teacher d)Engineer
Medical Doctor / Surgeon made an average annual salary (mid-to-late 1960s):
≈ $25,000–$35,000 CAD per year
The average Canadian worker earned about $4,000–$5,000/year in the 1960s so a doctor earning $30,000 made roughly 6–8 times the average income.
Which industry saw major job loss due to automation in the 1970s?
A) Agriculture B) Manufacturing C) Education D) Retail
B) Manufacturing
What was a common workplace fashion trend in the 1980s?
A) Jeans and T-shirts B) Power suits with shoulder pads C) Tracksuits D) Overalls
B) Power suits with shoulder pads
Which major social shift affected the workforce in the 1990s?
A) Fewer women working B) Rise of dual-income households C) Return to rural jobs D) Shorter workweeks
B) Rise of dual-income households
In the 1950s, a teacher’s yearly salary averaged around:
A) $1,800 B) $2,200 C) $3,000 D) $3,800
B) $2,200
The average Canadian weekly wage in 1965 was approximately:
A) $40 B) $60 C) $80 D) $100
C) $80
Which major global event in the 1970s led to layoffs and slower job growth in Canada?
A) Cold War B) Oil crisis C) Space Race D) Vietnam War
B) Oil crisis
Which communication tool became widespread in workplaces during the 1980s?
A) Internet chat B) Pagers C) Smartphones D) Teleconferencing
B) Pagers
What new communication tool changed how offices operated in the 1990s?
A) Telegram B) Email C) Fax machine D) Landline
B) Email