← → Events from the year 1917 in Canada.

Provincial Federal Army chaplain explains why Canadians should reject peace offers at this time[5] Woman recalls being six-year-old in family caught in Halifax Explosion[6] Victoria Cross citation for Ukrainian-Canadian soldier's bravery in battle[7] Battle of Vimy Ridge described by Canadian signalman observing battlefront[8] Amputee says horrors of Somme fighting worse than losing his arm there[9] Recuperating Canadian soldier describes birdsong, currant and hawthorn blossoms and other beauties of spring in England[10] Frontline doctor treats (and changes mind of) German prisoner of war[11] Letter of thanks from soldier receiving socks, saying all intend to see war won[12] Letter of thanks from soldier receiving socks, describing Christmas dinner[13] International planning consultant advises against special programs to set up returning soldiers in agriculture[14] Profile of Medicine Hat, Alta.

branch of Great War Veterans Association[15] "That woman suffrage will help the cause of Temperance is shown by the following facts"[16] In inaugural address, President Wilson says U.S.A. cannot be independent of war, but is not part of it[17] American upset over Canadian hostility to U.S. non-participation in World War I[18] Poster for U.S. vs Canada charity baseball game in London, U.K.[19] Prosecution's opening statement in trial of Inuk for murder on Coppermine River[20] Modern conveniences would save farm women from lifting tons of water a day[21] "The increase of fibre decreases digestibilty" - Ontario Agricultural College researcher on limited usefulness of whole-wheat flour[22] Calgary mayor agrees that door-to-door distribution of flyers for birth control play should be prohibited[23]