The British dominion of Newfoundland wins a 25-year boundary dispute with Canada. A joint House-Senate committee rejects a claim by British Columbia's Nisga'a to retain title to much of the land in the province. The Supreme Court rules that women are not persons, and therefore are not eligible to sit in Senate. The government says it will seek an amendment to the British North America Act to allow women to enter the Senate. The Summer Olympics end in Amsterdam with Canada capturing four gold, four silver and seven bronze medals.
Stock prices plunge as the Montreal and Toronto stock exchanges suffer the worst crash ever.
Canada's first female senator, Cairine Wilson, is appointed. Canadian sprinter Percy Williams sets a world record in 100-metre dash, 10.33 seconds. Alberta gains control of its natural resources. Saskatchewan and Manitoba also receive the same power this year. Maple Leaf Gardens opens in Toronto.