Influences on Canada in the 20th Century

Skibidi, Canada was lowkey shaped by global conflicts and alliances, right? The World Wars banged on the national pride drum, especially Vimy Ridge, but the conscription crisis was an edge that sliced through unity, especially in Quebec. Post-WWII, the immigration wave turned the cultural ship towards multiculturalism in 1971. Indigenous issues hit the scene later, as activism pushed back against outdated policies. Politically, Canada flexed independence with the Statute of Westminster and became a goon in peacekeeping after the Suez Crisis. The economic landscape transformed too, with wars boosting industry and NAFTA bringing Canada closer to the U.S. Dank times in the 20th century!