William Lyon Mackenzie

Throughout Canadian history, a responsible government depended on the act of the nation working together to apply appropriate public policy. William Lyon Mackenzie King, the prime minister of Canada in the 1920s (and again in the 1930s) once said, “Where there is little or no public opinion, there is likely to be bad government, which sooner or later becomes autocratic government.” This is true even almost 100 years later. A democratic society operates in relation to the voices of the nation. The

divided by their unique ideas and views. After WWI ,Canada broke its ties with Britain and new independent nation was born with a unique culture. This new culture developed through the Canadian citizens. As a Canadian citizen, Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie helped achieve autonomy from Britain and solidify national unity at home. Canadian inventor ,Fredrick Banting ,maintained his culture as Canadian and contributed to the world through his invention of insulin. Many artists, authors, actors

Winnipeg General Strike: On, May 1919 a strike occurred in the city of Winnipeg. Workers went on strike to improve working and living conditions. The employers wanted $0.85/hour and 8 hours of work/day. May 1st, building and metal traders council voted to go on strike. May 15th, 30 000 workers went on strike as well. Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal went on a strike to support the strike occurring in Winnipeg. The government declared federal workers to return to work. On June 21st, Bloody Saturday

"All I Know Is What I Read In The Papers" - Will Rogers      There have been many criteria over the past few centuries that measured one's political clout and influence: divine right, property, money, and acquaintances. In the twentieth century, particularly the past two decades, the political power to influence others resides in information: the more information you have and the more you know how to use it, the more potential influence you have.      People

La guerre froide Robin Karkafi Travail présenté à M. Lemieux dans le cadre du cours CHC2P-03 École secondaire catholique Garneau le 6 janvier 2015 Détente La guerre froide avait tourné les États-Unis contre l 'URSS de 1947 à 1991. Durant ces 44 années de chicane politique, les deux superpuissances ont connu un apaisement dans leurs relations politiques et sociales entre 1962 et 1979, cet apaisement a été connu sous le nom de la Détente. Le lendemain de la seconde

“persons”. However, the Famous Five weren’t satisfied with the answer they got and decided to continue working on the case. The Famous Five decided to appeal to the decision made by the Supreme Court of Canada with the support of Prime Minister Mackenzie King. The Famous Five appealed to the Judicial Committee and Privy Council of England. In 1929, the British Privy Council declared women as “persons”. They stated that the constitution is a “living tree” and should change according to the time

world. With its sleek lines, leather interiors, and smooth engines, Jaguar is the car of choice for wealthy brokers who work on Wall Street in New York and the nouveau riche in Japan who shop on Tokyo's Ginza. The driving force behind Jaguar, William Lyons, was born on September 4, 1901, in Blackpool, a town in the county of Lancashire, England. Uninterested in academics as a teenager, he was on the verge of entering the shipbuilding industry when his father encouraged him to work at Crossley Motors

the development of new political parties with different ideals and platforms. In total, four distinct parties would win seats in the House of Commons but the overall result would be a majority Liberal government. The Prime Minister would be William Lyon Mackenzie King. The different problems experienced by different regions of the country due to the depression influenced the vote and led to the creation of the new parties. The shortcomings and pitfalls of the previous government were motivating factors

the rebellion. There was an attack on Montgomery's tavern on December the 8th and dispersed the remaining rebels. Another crash occurred where over 500 men gathered but were gain scared off and dispersed by Government Volunteers. Men named William Lyon Mackenzie Charles Duncombe who were leaders escaped to the US like the Lower Canadian rebels with about 200 followers but like the other attack

Prime Minister Makenzie King: Prime Minister Mackenzie King is a large role for Canadian history because Canada had acquired greater independence from Britain by his leadership. He is most remembered for his leadership of Canada throughout World War II. Mackenzie King was Prime Minister for 22 years (1921-1926, 1926-1930, and 1935-1948) in the Canadian Liberal Party. He was the longest serving Prime Minister of Canada. Mackenzie King was one of the people who wanted to avoid war, if he could