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Canada participated in WW1
Canada had no independent diplomatic sovereignty in 1914 and remained a province of the British Empire. Canada thus joined the war automatically when Great Britain chose to resist. Even if there were a lot of opponents in Canada, circumstances compelled it. -
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political changes in 1914-1929
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WW1 Began
The 1914 murder of Austria's Archduke Franz Ferdinand marked the start of the First World War. The European War that broke out in 1917 was sparked by this murder. Germany fought against the United States, Russia, Britain, and France during the battle. Due to new military technology and the vigorous use of trenches, World War I caused unimaginable killing and destruction. -
First Woman Magistrate
Murphy attempted to promote women's and children's interests by fusing writing, family, and a range of social activities. Because of Murphy's behaviour and demeanour, the Minister proposed and accepted Murphy to be the head of this kind of court. Murphy took the opportunity and became the first female magistrate in the British Empire when she was appointed police magistrate for Edmonton and then Alberta in 1916. -
Women's Right to Vote in Canada
Early in the 20th century, women in Canada were denied political rights. The false belief that women cannot vote has been effectively refuted by the parliament thanks to the work of the Political Equality League of Manitoba and other women's rights activists and organisations. -
The wartime election
On September 20, 1917, during the conscription, Robert Borden, the head of the Conservative government, established a policy known as the Canadian Wartime Elections Act. It aided in the formation of the Canadian Federal Government and encouraged the Liberal Party to merge with the Conservative Party. It was the first policy to grant women the right to vote in federal elections, despite the fact that it was obviously an attempt by the administration to garner more votes. -
Winnipeg General Strike
One of the most well-known and significant strikes in Canadian history was the 1919 general strike in Winnipeg. More than 30,000 strikes shut down the economy of Winnipeg, Manitoba, the third-largest city in Canada, for six weeks, from May 15 to June 26. -
William Lyon Mackenzie King
Mackenzie, William Lyon King served as Canada's prime minister once. King oversaw World War II, the Great Depression, and Canada's industrialization while serving as the country's longest-serving prime minister. By the time he concluded his study, Canada had become more independent of the United Kingdom, had solidified its political standing, and had put laws like unemployment insurance in place to fend off industrialization, economic instability, and shifting social realities. -
The Dominion Elections Act
The Conservative administration of Robert Borden approved the Dominion Elections Act in 1920. This statute, which was renamed the Canada Elections statute in 1951, laid the groundwork for the current Canadian electoral system. -
Arthur Meighen
In addition to being a businessman, lawyer, and politician, Arthur Meighen served as Canada's prime minister. He joined the federal government in 1917 as one of the key members of the Cabinet and was appointed Minister of the Interior. He helped to draft and defend a number of contentious laws, such as the Military Service Act.