Human Rights Activism
A brief history of human rights activism in Canada, as well as the origins of the first human rights and civil liberties associations.
Human Rights Law
A brief history of discrimination and human rights law in Canada.
Foreign Policy
Canada accepted some minor international human rights obligations in the first half of the twentieth century
Gouzenko Affair
The Cold War began with the defection of Igor Gouzenko in 1945 and revelations surrounding a Soviet spy ring operating in Canada.
October Crisis
The October Crisis began with the kidnappings of James Cross and Pierre Laporte by the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ) in October 1970.
Montreal Olympics
Montreal’s Summer Olympics in 1976 was outrageously expensive, costing $1.65 billion.
Biographies
Biographical information on individuals referenced in this site.
Events
Key events in the history of human rights in Canada. Consider the following material as a beginning.
Social Movements
A brief description of various social movement organizations, suggestions for further reading.
Resources
A brief history of discrimination and human rights law in Canada.
State Funding
A brief history of discrimination and human rights law in Canada.