Compare And Contrast World War And Ww1 On Canada

Through the pages of history, Canada’s identity emerges derivative of courage and sacrifice, shaped by pivotal events that have left an indelible mark on the nation’s narrative. The two World Wars, World War One (WWI) and World War Two (WWII) are two paradigms of significant events that formed Canada. Without them, Canada would not be the nation it is today. Ultimately, WWI and WWII sparked massive change within Canada, specifically in the areas of technological and innovative advancement, international and domestic recognition, and women’s rights, diversity, and acceptance. To begin, both World Wars fostered great advancement. Preceding WWI, Canada was largely rural—something that changed following it. In 1922, the US was Canada’s leading

Firstly, during WWI, as a result of conscription through the Military Service Act in 1914 by PM Borden, in conjunction with many soldiers enlisting on their own terms, women were needed to fill roles previously dominated by men. From the perspective of women, that was a desirable change that increased the number of women in the workforce and expanded their roles beyond tradition, to include sales, factory work, and more. Moreover, the development of rights culminated in the Wartime Elections Act by PM Borden that allowed women with relations to soldiers to vote. This was particularly innovative at the time because prior to this, women were expected to perform only domestic tasks and were not able to vote. It was primarily necessity that prompted the development of rights in light of WWI. Nonetheless, it paved the path for future movements such as those following WWII. In particular, while post war society expected women to return to traditional roles, activists brought attention to disparities and discrimination. People could be arrested or denied employment based on race, religion or gender. Especially after the turning away of the St. Louis, equality was a massive topic after WWII. PM Diefenbaker issued the Canadian Bill of Rights, which protected fundamental rights and civil liberties. As well, he was the first PM to include women in his cabinet. In addition, the Royal Commission on the Status of Women was a result of PM Pearson, which examined mistreatment and recommended many changes to improve human rights. In conjunction with social welfare developments, such as the Canadian Pension Plan, a monthly benefit received after retirement, and Universal healthcare, bolstering the availability of medical treatment. WWI and WWII launched Canada into the future in terms of rights and justice, shaping the foundation of Canada’s rights,