Ontario
Ontario is the southernmost province of Canada. Located in Central Canada, Ontario is the country's most populous province. As of the 2021 Canadian census, it is home to 38.5 percent of the country's population, and is the second-largest province by total area. Ontario is Canada's fourth-largest jurisdiction in total area of all the Canadian provinces and territories. It is home to the nation's capital, Ottawa, and its most populous city, Toronto, which is Ontario's provincial capital.
Some of the key events about Ontario
- 1837A failed rebellion against British colonial rule occurred in Upper Canada (now Ontario)
- 1845A devastating potato blight led to widespread famine and increased Irish immigration to Ontario
- 1866Fenian raids from the United States threatened Ontario's security and stability
- 1867The province of Ontario was established as part of the Canadian Confederation
- 1876The world's first long-distance telephone call was made between Brantford and Paris, Ontario
- 1885The North-West Rebellion disrupted Ontario's economy and social fabric
- 1903The Ontario Hydro-Electric Power Commission was created, bringing electricity to rural areas
- 1917Women in Ontario gained the right to vote in provincial elections
- 1918The Spanish flu pandemic caused widespread death and disruption in Ontario
- 1929The Great Depression began, leading to severe economic hardship across Ontario
- 1954Hurricane Hazel struck Ontario, causing significant destruction and loss of life
- 1967The Ontario Science Centre opened in Toronto, promoting science education and innovation
- 1970The October Crisis led to the implementation of the War Measures Act in Ontario
- 1971The Ontario Place waterfront entertainment complex opened in Toronto
- 1981The SkyDome (now Rogers Centre) in Toronto became the world's first stadium with a fully retractable roof
- 1990The province implemented the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP), providing universal healthcare coverage
- 1990Ontario entered a severe recession, resulting in job losses and economic downturn
- 2003Ontario passed legislation to phase out coal-fired power plants, a major environmental initiative
- 2003The SARS outbreak in Toronto caused a public health crisis and economic damage
- 2015The Pan American Games were successfully hosted in Toronto and surrounding areas
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