Political and Economic Impacts in Canada After World War I By Will Noglows

By wnoglows

  • Imperial War Cabinet Created

    Prime Minister george creates Imperial War Cabinet to increase independence from Britain

  • World War I Ends

    Germany surrenders ending World War I for Canada

  • Canada Joins League of Nations

  • Prime Minister Robert Borden Resigns, Rplaced by Meighen

    Meighen attempts to increase Canadian nationalism

  • National Progressive Party gains popularity

    Supportedd by farmers in Ontario, led by T.A. Crear,split on fundamental issues such as political reforms

  • William lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister

    Liberal leader serves as alternative to Meighan's conservative beliefs. King and Liberals take 117 seats in Parliament

  • Maritime Rights Movement

    Maritimes demanded larger federal subsidies for rail transportation of goods, tariffs to protect steel and coal

  • Canadian Industriies Expand

    Throughout the enitre war, Canadian industries grew greatly, and Canada took on a large national debt. Between 1926-1929, industries grow by nearly 10%. Government assisted growth with tariffs and subsisidies