Canada’s Population Growth 1925 to 2010

Trends in the Birth and Death Rates

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Canada has a farm based economy so that many children are needed to help with the chores and families are large

The global stock market crashed and millions of people lost their savings and jobs, drought led to dust storms and the loss of many farms.

The government expands the army. Soldiers need guns, airplanes, ships, boots, uniforms etc... creating jobs for every man or woman who wanted one.

Canadian companies are helping to rebuild Europe and making a lot of money doing so leading to a strong economy.

First recessions in decade with many people out of work. The women’s movement and the ‘pill’ start a change in society and planning family size becomes common.

Public health (vaccinations and medicines)Medical technology (defibrillators, transplantsDiet (knowledge of healthy foods)Laws (workplace safety, drunk driving)

The Roaring 20s

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The Dirty 30s - Depression

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Wartime Economy

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Baby Boom

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Post Baby Boom

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Lowering Death Rate

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