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national housing programIn the political arena, when William Lyon Mackenzie King continued office in 1935, he refined his connection with Franklin D. Roosevelt. During and after the war, Canada matured in its economy, finance and politics. The nation also created new laws and benefits for veterans, soldiers, families and refugees. At the end of the war, Prime Minister Mackenzie King established welfare policies and provided servicemen with support, national housing program, allowances, etc. In the Peace Conference in Paris, in the summer of 1946, Canada signed treaties with Hungary, Romania, Italy and Finland. Unfortunately, the Allies paid little attention to these countries, even though they were the ones who helped them during times of struggles. In the end, Canada and few Western powers concluded the conflicts with Germany by royal declaration in 1951. In the same year, the treaty for peace with Japan which was presented by the United Stated, was signed by all the Allied countries including Canada. After the war, national justice, patriotism, determination and the right for independence was heightened in the Canadian society.
Immigration
In addition, new immigration policy came into context on May 1, 1947 when the government set guidelines on immigrants. Many immigrants would get assimilated into either English or French populations. During the economic boom, workers demanded the development of industries. In the meantime, people who believed in communism or caught doing an act of communism were immediately suspended from entering Canada. However, Canada was still racist during this time period and had only selected immigrants whom the government found pleasing. In addition, Canada had established the passage of Citizen Act in 1947, which enabled Canadians to receive citizenship and passports in replacement of British status.
New beginnings controlled the Canadian nation as many of the immigrants were particularly from southern Europe. Individuals from Greece, Portugal and Italy adapted to the French and the English speaking cultures. This drastic change in the Canadian culture affected its political views and customs. Canadian ties with Britain (its monarchy) and the Commonwealth countries started to sail away when new ties began to develop as the growth of multiculturalism and sociality were noticed. Regardless of this, there were still few large groups of Protestant, English speaking kinfolks who controlled large corporations, banks and wholesale stores.
After 1945, the Canadian government’s relation with the First Nation people grew as healthcare on reserves started to improve and poverty and disease faded off. Likewise, during 1959 the Indian Act was revised to improve opportunities for Indian influence on choices that were disturbing them. Since then, the Metis were given equal status to those who were European, and this led to a big part in the Canadian economy. In fact, the federal government responded by providing the license for national elections to all Indians in 1960.
New beginnings controlled the Canadian nation as many of the immigrants were particularly from southern Europe. Individuals from Greece, Portugal and Italy adapted to the French and the English speaking cultures. This drastic change in the Canadian culture affected its political views and customs. Canadian ties with Britain (its monarchy) and the Commonwealth countries started to sail away when new ties began to develop as the growth of multiculturalism and sociality were noticed. Regardless of this, there were still few large groups of Protestant, English speaking kinfolks who controlled large corporations, banks and wholesale stores.
After 1945, the Canadian government’s relation with the First Nation people grew as healthcare on reserves started to improve and poverty and disease faded off. Likewise, during 1959 the Indian Act was revised to improve opportunities for Indian influence on choices that were disturbing them. Since then, the Metis were given equal status to those who were European, and this led to a big part in the Canadian economy. In fact, the federal government responded by providing the license for national elections to all Indians in 1960.