Baby Boom
As seasons blossomed many marriages took place and birth rates were moderately high, it increased by 13% throughout the year. There were many adults who got married at a very young age (between 20-23 years) and contributed to the serious rise in the population. The total annual number of births during the 1940’s was approximately 253,000, and it rose to about 479,000 in the 1960’s. In addition to this, there were also families that wanted to limit children since women took on the task of working.
In the late 1940`s to 1960`s , the baby boom created an enormous increase in birthrates . Moreover, the rapid growth of children and immigration shaped a healthy economy along with ownership of property and consumer goods (vehicles, furniture, etc.). During these 20 years, population increased steadily and more aged citizens moved into retirement homes. In the years of the Great Depression there was a decline in the gross birthrates as the annual number of births per 1,000 occupants was 20.1%. By all means the economic conditions began to improve the rates,it increased to 27.2 % in 1946 and continued to increase to 28.5 per 1,000 occupants during the 1960’s, and then eventually started declining. After the boom many individuals moved into the labor force and the aging population lived under government pensions (social welfare). As baby boomers age, social and economic needs and demands change, consequently the government had to adapt welfare policies to best suit their needs. Healthcare and security was on the rise as more senior citizens needed these facilities for their survival.
In the late 1940`s to 1960`s , the baby boom created an enormous increase in birthrates . Moreover, the rapid growth of children and immigration shaped a healthy economy along with ownership of property and consumer goods (vehicles, furniture, etc.). During these 20 years, population increased steadily and more aged citizens moved into retirement homes. In the years of the Great Depression there was a decline in the gross birthrates as the annual number of births per 1,000 occupants was 20.1%. By all means the economic conditions began to improve the rates,it increased to 27.2 % in 1946 and continued to increase to 28.5 per 1,000 occupants during the 1960’s, and then eventually started declining. After the boom many individuals moved into the labor force and the aging population lived under government pensions (social welfare). As baby boomers age, social and economic needs and demands change, consequently the government had to adapt welfare policies to best suit their needs. Healthcare and security was on the rise as more senior citizens needed these facilities for their survival.
War Brides
When war brides first arrived in Canada, institutions like the Red Cross, Women's Institutes and the Salvation Army organized many War Brides Clubs in their local districts. War brides grew in popularity during WWII and were defined as women who wedded Canadian servicemen overseas and then immigrated to Canada after World War II to join their beloved. At the end of 1946, there occurred 47,783 marriages among Canadian servicemen and European women, that bore almost 22 000 children.
The experience of the Canadian war brides and their voyage to Canada is one of the most captivating World War II experience. By 31st March, 1948, nearly 48,000 and 22, 000 British and European women and children respectively sacrificed their belongings as they came to Canada to start a new life during the postwar period. Most of the populations of war brides were from Britain (93%). In addition, these women showed many common similarities as they symbolized a diversity of experiences that moved in groups from Europe to Canada. There were many hurdles which they came across when they left their home country and settled in new homes including raising up families and adapting to different languages, cultures and traditions.
The government of Canada provided the war brides with free sea and rail passage from their homes in Europe and some parts in Asia. This included daily food, allowances and free access to medical care on boats and trains. Most importantly, many families were from Great Britain, with many minorities from Holland, Belgium, France, Italy and Germany. The journey was not easy as they had to cross the Atlantic Ocean using board ships which faced great dangers from U-boats.
For further information about statistics please visit http://www.canadianwarbrides.com/cwbstats1.asp_
The experience of the Canadian war brides and their voyage to Canada is one of the most captivating World War II experience. By 31st March, 1948, nearly 48,000 and 22, 000 British and European women and children respectively sacrificed their belongings as they came to Canada to start a new life during the postwar period. Most of the populations of war brides were from Britain (93%). In addition, these women showed many common similarities as they symbolized a diversity of experiences that moved in groups from Europe to Canada. There were many hurdles which they came across when they left their home country and settled in new homes including raising up families and adapting to different languages, cultures and traditions.
The government of Canada provided the war brides with free sea and rail passage from their homes in Europe and some parts in Asia. This included daily food, allowances and free access to medical care on boats and trains. Most importantly, many families were from Great Britain, with many minorities from Holland, Belgium, France, Italy and Germany. The journey was not easy as they had to cross the Atlantic Ocean using board ships which faced great dangers from U-boats.
For further information about statistics please visit http://www.canadianwarbrides.com/cwbstats1.asp_