One of the legacies of the Great Depression was the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, or Radio-Canada in French. The public broadcaster started out with radio, added on television when it came, and today includes streaming services as well.
The Second World War brought Canada in from the start, having a huge effect on the country, and as before, many Canadians served, fought, and died.
The photograph at top features Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, hosting his counterparts at one of the Quebec conferences. Winston Churchill stands beside him, while Franklin Roosevelt sits with Lord Athlone, the Governor-General at the time. The bottom photograph has Mackenzie King making his address on VE Day.
While many went directly to war, others served in the industrial effort. Canada became essential to the Allied cause in producing military goods for the fight against fascism.
This photograph from VE Day speaks volumes.
Coming home was momentous in and of itself, not to mention readjusting to civilian life.
In the aftermath of the War, Newfoundland, a separate dominion, underwent a referendum on the issue of joining Canada as a province. Joey Smallwood led the efforts to bring this about, and has been deemed a Father of Confederation for doing it.
Interesting exhibit! Take care, have a great day and happy weekend!
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