History 2125F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Open Shop, War Measures Act, Graham Towers
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With terrible memories of the first world war, canadian had few illusions about war -- but on september 10, 1939 the die was cast -- canada was at war. Interestingly, given p. m. king"s record in the depression -- money was suddenly readily available. Billions were fast committed to programmes like the british commonwealth air training plan, which ultimately cost. The military effort though beyond the parameters of this course, one must note the. Huge military commitment made by canadians -- both to give it the respect it deserves and to get a sense of how the war dominated all aspects of canada. Canadians were active in many ways -- the. Navy and the merchant marine on the seas, the air force in many war fronts and the canadian army battling at spots as varied as. Hong kong , italy , d-day and low countries . 1,000,000 canadians served in the military (8. 7 % of the entire population!