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Exporting Equality

Development programs have to reach women and girls if those programs are going to be effective and sustainable.

For several decades, one Canadian company symbolized both biking and skating — enjoyable outdoor activities that together make for healthy a year-round fitness regimen. The story of the Canada Cycle & Motor Co. Ltd., better known as CCM, was irresistible for John McKenty.

War Crimes

On the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Hong Kong, we revisit the terrible fate of the Canadians who were sent to protect the British colony.

Moment: December 11, 1931

Canada did not enjoy full legal autonomy until the Statute of Westminster was passed on December 11, 1931. This year marks the eightieth anniversary of the signing of the statute — Canada’s own declaration of independence.

War Brides

A photo gallery, stories and links honouring the Canadian love story.

War Brides: Jean Spear

Listen to a podcast with war bride Jean Spear, as she recounts meeting her husband during the Second World War, immigrating to Canada, and being named a Member of the Order of the British Empire.

War Brides: From Sea to Sea

The Memory Project, presented by Historica-Dominion Institute, includes stories from women who served as well as war brides. Click on any of these images to be taken to their podcast interview.

War Brides: Margaret Mitchell Elliott

Thousands of war brides remember Union Station in Toronto — where they said goodbye to their friends who would continue on to the prairies and BC.

War Brides: The new Mrs. Lintott

Carol Stoess submitted her mother's story of becoming a war bride, describing the hurdles she overcame to throw a wedding and her trip to Canada afterward.

War Brides: Margaret Perkins Bristow Eaton

Margaret Perkins met Bill Bristow at a concert in May 1940 when her town opened their homes to privately billet the 1st Division Canadian Army Advance Party.

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