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War Measures Act
Suppressed rights of "Enemy alians". Including Ukrainian, German, Polish, Austrian, Czech and Slovic descendants.
Many immigrants were interned unjustly. -
Hughes Shell Committee
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Canada is called to war
Britian declares war on Germany after they invade neutral Belgium. As Canada is part of Britain's empire, they are dragged into the conflict. -
The War Mesaures Act
Created at the outbreak of the war, the act reserved for the federal governmetn the right to govern by executive decree in times of perceived "war, invasion, or insurrection". -
First troop landing in England
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Supply increase
Wheat, lumber, meat, dairy products, and minerals were all required for the war, causing an increase in demand and jobs for Canadians -
Imperial Munitions Board
Coordination of artillary shells and other materials -
War purchasing commison coordinated military procurement
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Over 100000 Canadian troops over seas
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Munitions Resources Commission supervised the conservation of natural resources
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Canada produced IMB (Imperial Munitions Board)
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Board of grain manage wheat market
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Battle of Arras
Large amounts of Canadian troops were needed -
Canada turned to the US for supplies
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Fuel Controller coordinated fuel imports, exports, production and distribution
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War Trade Board managed import and export licenses
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Canadian food board managed food distribution
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Women in the war effort
Canadian women were sent overseas as nurses, ambulence drivers and staff officers.