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The Baby Boom: The Beginning of a New Society The name baby boomers were first created when WW2 ended. When families came home, emotions were at their highs as they were finally able to settle down and spend time with their loves one. The birth rate in Canada was at an all time high, creating the name Baby Boomers. Baby Boomers are historically significant to Canadian Society because of their social impact, development of the economy, and political changes. Social development from Baby Boomers significantly shaped the Canadian society. Music that is listened to now was influenced by the youth culture during the 1940’s-1950’s. The genre of Rock in Roll while was inspired from Jazz, had became dominant, especially among teenagers. Many famous musicians had made a household name including Elvis Presley to the Canadian heart drop, Paul Anka. The entertainment world grew from listening to people on the radio, to the development of Television. CBC became the first broadcast station to open in Canada. Sports like hockey were finally being visualized on the television. Hockey became an important part of …show more content…

During the depression, the birth rate in Canada was at their low with 20.1 per 1000 inhabitants. The government was struggling with the economic development of the country. As people came home from the war, families and new wedded couples were able to have a family together. The birth rate leaped to 24.3 in 1945 to 28.5 in 1959. The rapid development of children boosted up the economy, allowing the government to develop baby bonus for parents who had children. Secondly, when the baby boomers grew older, the government created job security, and pension for the Baby Boomers so even after they retired, they would still be able to earn money. As of a result, the political changes of baby boomers were significant to the Canadian

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The roaring twenties and the dirty thirties were an extremely versatile period for Canada based on economy. Many turning points during this period helped develop Canada for example the relief camps. When the Great Depression began, many migrant workers lost their jobs and traveled across the country (‘riding the rods’) leaving their family because of the financial stress to find work. Many people viewed these unemployed men as dangerous people to the peace and safety of their communities. Due to this, Prime Minister R.B. Bennett developed a solution.

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Canada has been through many difficulties throughout a period of time. From the roaring twenties to the Dirty thirties, The Great Depression had been a tragic era of tremendous change between 1929 to 1939 because it ruined lives of many. Canada was greatly hit during the depression. The governments in the 1930’s played a huge roll in flawed responsibility. They lacked in helping the country strive to aiding their citizens.

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