1940 in Canada
See also: 1939 in Canada, other events of 1940, 1941 in Canada and the Timeline of Canadian history.
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Events
- March 13 - John McNair becomes premier of New Brunswick, replacing Allison Dysart
- March 21 - Alberta election: William Aberhart's Social Credit Party wins a second consecutive majority
- March 26 - Federal election: Mackenzie King's Liberals win a second consecutive majority
- July 10 - Alexander MacMillan becomes premier of Nova Scotia, replacing Angus Macdonald
- Unemployment insurance is introduced
Births
- July 22 - Alex Trebek, game show host