Who is this? Wilfrid Laurier (1841-1919) Liberal – Political philosophy – Rooted in ideas of freedom and equality – Support for fair elections, free.

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Who is this?

Wilfrid Laurier ( ) Liberal – Political philosophy – Rooted in ideas of freedom and equality – Support for fair elections, free trade, freedom of religion & civil rights – Conservatives prefer tradition and keeping things the same = no big policy shifts

Manitoba Schools Question (1896/7) Recruited immigrants to the West Boer War (1899 – 1902) Funded the Canadian Northern Railway and Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Alaska Boundary Dispute (1903) Created Saskatchewan and Alberta (1905) Naval Services Act (1910)

French Canadian – 1 st French Canadian PM – Favoured strongly by the people of Quebec – French Canadians hoped he would strengthen the rights of the French language and culture – Bilingual – Hopes to satisfy everyone

National Unity Laurier wanted a strong, united Canada Difficult to achieve at this time. Why? – Louis Riel – Red River Rebellion – Manitoba Schools Act – British Imperialism

What is Imperialism? (Concept #1) The policy of one nation acquiring, controlling or dominating another country = British control of Canadian colony Under the control of the Queen (Governor General in Canada) British Empire was vast – the sun never sets…

English Canadians felt strong ties – French Canadians did not This was cause for conflict Laurier wanted to promote autonomy BUT, what about the immigrants from other countries? Who did they side with?

Canada: A People’s History – Episode 11

Compromise (Concept #2) Boer War (1899 – 1902) Diamonds and Gold found in South Africa Dutch settlers “Boers” fought Brits for decades British battle for land - $$$ Called on colonies for help

English Canadians strongly support the British invasion French Canadians see the was as ‘unjust’ – a waste of Canadian lives and money What does Laurier decide to do?

Laurier’s compromise #1 With the English and French at odds, Laurier decides: – Volunteers only – Provide equipment and transport to South Africa – After that, soldiers at the cost of the British Canada sent over 7300 troops to South Africa 270 died in the course of the war

Naval Service Act (1910) German navy was notably gaining strength The British needed to act Asked colonies for money to build a bigger and stronger navy (dreadnoughts) Laurier wasn’t sure what to do: – Support the pro-imperialists? – Support the anti-imperialists? – Something else entirely?

Compromise #2 Builds Canada’s own Navy Five cruisers & six destroyers In the event of war it would be placed under British command Naval Service Act – passed 1910 Nobody was happy! Why?

Created Canada’s “tin-pot” navy English Canadians did not think this was enough support for the British French Canadians despised the imperialist link

Did Laurier’s compromises help or hinder the quest for “national unity”?