Today in Canadian History

Today in Canadian History

Each episode of Today in Canadian History contains an interview with a Canadian professor, journalist, author, or “everyday” historian and focuses on a unique event or moment that took place on that day in Canadian history. Today in Canadian History presents Canada’s past in a unique and accessible manner. The series is designed to be a first step to learning more about our past. We would like to remind Canadians not just about what makes our country great, but what makes it complicated, beautiful, diverse, and ours. Feel free to get in touch with Marc & Joe via-email: todayincanada@gmail.com

Episodes

July 15, 2025 4 mins
Back on July 15th, 1870, Canada officially takes control of the area known as Rupert's Land. The Hudson's Bay Company was originally granted the land 200 years earlier, back in 1670.
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Robert J. Hoshowsky author of "The Last to Die: Ronald Turpin, Arthur Lucas, and the End of Capital Punishment in Canada" discusses the end of the death penalty in Canada.
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Canadian Pierre Berton was born on July 12, 1920.
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July 9, 2025 7 mins
The first official chuckwagon race takes place in Calgary back in 1923.
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Roy MacGregor, author of "Canoe Lake" discusses the disappearance of the now-famous Canadian painter back in 1917.
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July 7, 2025 9 mins
July 7th, 1937 was a big day for Dr. Norman Bethune. Larry Hannant explains...
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Professor David Mills discusses the career and significance of Canadian professional hockey player George Edward "Chief" Armstrong
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The creation of the first all-Black Canadian battalion in WWI.
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July 2, 2025 7 mins
Christine Leppard discusses Canada's involvement in The Battle of the Somme.
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July 1, 2025 8 mins
Dr. Matthew Barlow discusses the historical significance of Canada Day. Happy Canada Day everyone!
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The Chinese Immigration Act was passed on this day back in 1923. To learn more we spoke with Britt Braaten, the Curator and Manager of the Multicultural History Society of Ontario.
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Queen Elizabeth II was in Toronto to attend the 99th annual Queen's Plate at Woodbine. To learn more we spoke with Louis Cauz, the Managing Director at the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame as well as the author of "The Plate: 150 Years of Royal Tradition from Don Juan to the 2009 Winner".
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Dr. Royden Loewen of the University of Winnipeg spoke to us about the stories of Yee Clun of Regina and Rosie's Restaurant in Calgary. Dr. Loewen is the co-author of "Immigrants in Prairie Cities".
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In 1980, the National Anthem Act was adopted by Parliament.
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Today is La Fête nationale du Québec. To learn more about the infamous 1968 Saint-Jean Baptiste Day we spoke with official Pierre Elliot Trudeau biographer and author of "Just Watch Me: The Life of Pierre Elliott Trudeau Vol. 2: 1968-2000".
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We spoke with Dr. Michael Atkinson, the Executive Director of the Diefenbaker Canada Centre at the University of Saskatchewan to learn more about Diefenbaker's six years as PM. Diefenbaker served his second day as PM on this date back in 1957.
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Extended episode for National Aboriginal Day. Discussion on Treaty 8, signed back in 1899.
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Lester B. Pearson opened the Canadian institution in Ottawa in 1967.
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June 17, 2025 11 mins
Lunenburg's first church service was held by settlers on this day back in 1753.
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The Saskatchewan branch of the CCF defeated the Liberals in an election on June 15, 1944, making Tommy Douglas Premier. To learn more we spoke with C. Stuart Houston, the author of "Tommy's Team: The People Behind the Douglas Years".
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