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ALASKAN BORDER DISPUTE
A territorial dispute between the United States and the United Kingdom which greatly influenced Canada's foreign relations. Canada started to trust Britain less since they practically backstabbed them instead of having their backs like Canada always did for them. -
BATTLE OF VIMY RIDGE
A very significant Canadian battle. During The Battle of Vimy Ridge, Sir Arthur Currie (1st time Canada was led by a Canadian commander) became the commander of the 1st ever Canadian Division. He was the one who introduced the “creeping barrage” and his tactic resulted in a huge success, as the Canadians took the ridge in just a few hours. -
PARIS PEACE CONFERENCE
This conference was held after the war ended so that the winning powers could meet up and conference about the defeated countries. The powers that had the most control in the conference or the "central powers" were...France, Britain, Italy, Japan and the United States. -
CHANAK AFFAIR
An argument about a small, unclaimed territory called Chanak. This argument involved both Britain and Turkey. Britain had asked for Canada's military troop's support but Canada's PM had rightfully declined. He also stated that only Canada's parliament can decide whether or not they will utilize or lend their military troops. -
THE HALIBUT TREATY
An agreement settled between the United States and Canada relative to the halibut fishing season located in the North Pacific Ocean. The PM of Canada had insisted that Canada should sign the treaty instead of Britain, which is exactly what happened. -
THE KING-BYNG CRISIS
Canada's Governor General, Byng refused to call an election and disperse in the government when PM King asked to. As a result of disobeying the government, PM King decided to change the role of the Governor General and did so with great success. Canada also established a way to communicate directly with Britain, instead of having to do so through a Governor General. -
THE BALFOUR REPORT
A landmark document that emerged from a conference held with Britain, where PM King stated that he wanted more freedom for the Dominions, specifically for foreign policy decisions. This report stated that all the Dominions were now considered equal, and Canada was declared a fully independent nation. However, Canada still chose to remain part of British Commonwealth. -
THE STATUE OF WESTMINSTER
A law passed by Britain that fully addressed and clarified, Canada's, along with the other commonwealth's, powers and rights in terms of a country. This law was passed to confirm/acknowledge the Balfour Report, granting Canada the full freedom/independence to self-govern (as a country).
