1947 in Canada
Events from the year 1947 in Canada. Historical documents. "Truly desperate conditions" in Europe that weaken trade, plus Canadian domestic demand for U.S. goods, cause crisis in value of dollar U.S. President Truman says his country's general accord with Canada is "one part proximity and nine parts good will and common sense" Ranking of allies relative to U.S. national security puts Canada eighth in priority for economic and military assistance 's frustration at UN's weakness jeopardizes Canada's participation on Korea Commission (Note: questionable reference to Jews) "Groundless assertions that certain individuals are warmongers" - Canada  complains about heavy-handed Soviet rhetoric at UN "Just following orders" defence at Nuremberg trials supported in outcome of 1840 U.S. prosecution of "Caroline" raider Montreal Gazette editorial on political and, especially, economic issues to be worked out before Newfoundland's entry into Confederation Repeal of Chinese Immigration Act, 1923 arises from Canadians' opinion that it is discriminatory and singles out war ally Cabinet continues orders prohibiting "persons of Japanese race" from living or fishing in coastal British Columbia Japanese Canadians criticize confiscated-property compensation process for ignoring realities of their forced evacuation Major oil strike near Leduc, Alberta raises  Imperial Oil share value 19% and pleases CPR and local farmers with mineral rights Obstetrician argues that child bearing is every woman's biological destiny, but that mixed feelings make her psychologically unstable Film: dramatized case study of woman whose psychological problems are attributed to her troubled childhood "We often resorted there to pass the time" - based on his description, gardens of Champlain's Habitation at Port-Royal will be restored Advertisement: bobby soxer excited about crossing Canada by train Advertisement: lots of Rocky Mountain experiences for guests of Jasper Park Lodge in Jasper National Park 1947 in Canada Events