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Laurier tried to compromise between the English and French Canadians
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Ran on platform of compromise
Time on power known as the "Golden Years"
Time of economic growth, immigration, industrialization, imperialism
Anti-clerical -
Dispute over whether or not to assist Britain
Heightened tensions between French and English Candaians.
In end, no conscription. Gov would train, equpi, and send volunteer forces. -
Over $1 million spent in Britain, Europe, and US on advertising
Offered free land to immigrants
Also offered: new opprotunity, religious tolerance, & political freedom -
Government doubled head tax to $500 on Asian immigration to discourage immigrants from China and Japan
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Due to influx of immigrants
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Protectionist - high tariff against nations with high tariff on Canadian goods. Prtects native business
Reciprocity - low/reduced tariff for those with lower tariff on Canadian goods
-->Closer trade & economic relations with US. Less British Influence -
Dispute between US and Canada over Alaska Territory
Comission of 3 US, 2 Canadian, & 1 British delegates.
US claim wins
Canada outraged Brit did not support interests -
Established Canadian Navy and Naval College
Can would not give financial aid to Great Britain but possibly military support -
Took Canadaian foreign policy out of Britain's control
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Laurier's Minister of Interior,Oliver, amends Section 37
Immigrants must now have minimum amount of money to come into Candada
Canada no longer has open-door policy -
Lack of financial insight leads to bankruptcy of Railroads
Loses support of English Canadians when he won't instate conscription as WWI apporaches