1944 in Canada


Events from the year 1944 in Canada.

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January to June

January to June

maps assure success, as when Regina Rifles land knowing "nearly every foot" of Courseulles before taking it
"Throughout D-day, the assault was pressed forward with considerable success" as three infantry brigades move inland
"The Abortive Thrust Up the Caen–Falaise Road" by Canadians draws in German forces, aiding U.S. breakout from Normandy
War artist in Normandy campaign describes evading friendly flak and enemy mines
Men of 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion go on 3-day hunger strike while training in England after D-Day
Battle morale under "terrible strain" as fresh recruits with only 30 days' training go into combat in Netherlands
In September along Adriatic coast, beauty and blood mingle in Italian countryside during battle to take Coriano Ridge
News: Defence minister Ralston resigns; editorial: PM King not disclosing "the facts and the principles" in cabinet's conscription crisis
In "scorching reply" to PM King, Ralston says he was fired and PM not acknowledging urgency of Army manpower crisis
In Commons session arising from cabinet crisis, PM King announces that 16,000 conscripts will be transferred to Europe
"We must finish with Hitler first" - Canadian effort in Pacific war is limited by demands of European campaign
Compassionate return, leave and prisoner escort duty are advised for Canadian soldiers with long overseas service
Halifax blood donation advertisement - "Hundreds Of New Blood Donors Needed To Save The Lives Of Our Fighting Men!"
Canadian and U.S. diplomats discuss proposals for new world organization, especially regarding clout of less than great powers
Canadian ambassador says U.S.S.R. will be troublesome, but "will throw its full weight behind the forces working for peace and security"
Young woman survivor describes her cattle car transport from Hungary to arrival at Auschwitz concentration camp
With their properties sold, indications are that Japanese Canadians will not be allowed back to coastal B.C.
Japanese-Canadian newspaper of Kaslo, B.C. says government intends to disperse Japanese Canadians across Canada after war
Ontario Racial Discrimination Act outlaws signs and symbols that discriminate based on race or creed
Garden club president explains lure of suburbs to gardeners
Fired as army commander, but not yet defence minister, Gen. A.G.L. McNaughton visits his Saskatchewan boyhood home
"We are in another world" - Canadian war artist describes layers of cloud as seen from aircraft