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+1 Francis Pegahmagov (Social Change)
A Indigenous soldier during WW1 and one of the original members of the 1st Canadian Infantry Battalion. Part of the Second Battle of Ypres in which chemical weapons were used for the first time, also part of The Battle of Somme and Belgium . Known for his fierce fighting and excellent scouting skills. He was credited with an estimated 378 kills. “My mother [Eva] told me he used to go behind enemy lines, rub shoulders with the enemy forces and never get caught." -
+2 Nellie McClung (Social Change)
”Nellie McClung was a women's rights activist, legislator, author and played an important role in the Persons Case. She has fought for women's suffrage, women's rights, dower rights for women, and factory legislation as well as other reforms." There have been some controversies around the things she said like her belief in eugenics and so on but her push for women's rights paved the way for women advancement in Canada. -
0 War Time Elections Act (political)
During 1917 the government forced soldier enlistments as the numbers of voluntary recruitment dropped. The Wartime Elections Act allowed the women form the families of soldiers to vote as the men could not while they were on the battlefield. "Aliens" voting rights were taken away due to fear of people against conscription voting against Borden which would cause him to lose the election. -
-2 Halifax Explosion (economic)
On December the 6th 1917, 2 ships collided one carrying explosives and munitions creating a massive explosion 2,000 people died, 9,000 people lost limbs or were severely injured, and more than 25,000 were left without adequate shelter. -
+1 Prohibition In Canada (social change)
“ The Canadian federal government banned the production, import and transportation of liquor .” The ban was put in place to make use of the grain that is put in alcohol more effectively and it was to be used as food instead of alcohol. The ban had pros and cons. It decreased crime rates and recklessness from people in the workforce but due to the ban smuggling and illegal selling was abundant all around Canada with almost $1 million worth of alcohol being smuggled every month . -
-1 Amendments to Immigration Act in 1919 (Political)
"Section 38 allowed Cabinet to prohibit any race, nationality or class of immigrants by reason of "economic, industrial, or other condition temporarily existing in Canada" this caused difficulties amongst travelling immigrants and some companies as lots of workers were immigrants and Canada's population was very low. This lowered man power and work speed. -
+1 Economy Boost ( Economic)
There was a boost in economy during the 1920s “Better market and increasing demand for traditional resources like wheat and timber” this boost and high demand for supplies pulled Canada out of debt, gave jobs to people and created a new era of technological advancement -
+2 Railway Agreement (Economic Change)
“the Canadian government formalized an agreement with the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) and the Canadian National Railway (CNR) allowing the railway companies to control the recruitment and settlement of European agriculturalists. The agreement was part of the government’s efforts to fulfill Canada’s growing labor needs.” This agreement allowed people of "non preferred countries" and immigrants to come to Canada and work. -
+1 Conservative Win BC General Election (Political)
Conservatives win the election in British Columbia with a 35% vote advantage after 12 years of Liberal rule. -
-2 Stock Marker Crash (Economic)
In 1929 the stock market crashed leading to fear and panic all across North America. Many people were protesting as there was severe job loss, homelessness and a HUGE economic decline that almost led the economy into complete shutdown.
