1951 in Canada

Incumbents

April 22-25 - Korean War: In the Battle of Kapyong the Canadians hold off the Chinese.
June 1 - The Massey Report into Canadian culture is released
July 10 - A formal peace agreement between Canada and Germany is signed
October 27 - The Cobalt Bomb Cancer therapy is first tested in London, Ontario
November 12 - The National Ballet of Canada gives its first ever performance
November 22 - Ontario election: Leslie Frost's PCs win a third consecutive majority
December 12 - The St. Lawrence Seaway Authority is established
Canada's immigration rate rises. Population is 14 009 429.
The Indian Act of Canada is revised to limit coverage of Aboriginal people, excluding Aboriginal women who married non-Aboriginal men.
The first Canadian troops arrive to take part in the Korean War.
Louis St. Laurent moves into 24 Sussex Drive, the new official residence of the Prime Minister
Labatt Blue is introduced

New Books

Literary Awards

See 1951 Governor General's Awards for a complete list of winners and finalists for those awards.
Stephen Leacock Award: Eric Nicol, The Roving I


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