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Canada's Involvment in WWI (NOTE: Many event dates are approximate)

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    PM: Wilfrid Laurier

    Wilfrid Laurier reigns as the Canadian Prime Minister
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    PM: Rober Borden

  • British War Declaration

    Britain declares war on Germany. Canada joins British war effort (see: "War Measures Act")

  • War Measures Act

    Reserves right for government to govern by executive decree in times of perceived "war, invasion or insurrection."
    Canada joins British war effort with 25,000men, which turned into 30,000, lead by Sam Hughes and equipped with khaki and the Ross Rifle.

  • Canadian troops land in England

    30,000 troops, Borden orders second of same strength to be raised.
    (Date is approximate)

  • Changes to the Market

    -Imperial Munitions Board coordinates production of artillery shells and later other materials from ships to airplanes
    -War purchasing Commission coordinated military procurement
    -Munitions Resources Commission supervised the conservation of natural resources for war production
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    Canadian Government Bonds

    Leave war with about $5 million

  • Canadian Forces Growing

    100,000 soldiers overseas, 40,000 fighting in France
    Required replacement of +/- 15,000 men/year

  • Volunteer recruiting peaks in Canada

    Falls for the following years

  • Canada begins direct Taxation

    On profits made from war materials

  • Changes to Market

    -Fuel Controller coordinates fuel import, export, production and distribution
    -Board of Grain Supervisors manages wheat marketing

  • Canada's First Income Tax

    Assured public it was temporary

  • Battle of Aras

    Canadians begin assault on Vimy Ridge
    Recruitment can not keep up with losses

  • Changes in Market

    -War Trade Board managed import and export liscences
    -Canadian Food Board supervised food distribution
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    PM: Arthur Meighen