HIST113 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Imperial Munitions Board, Total War, Price Controls
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Cost of financing total war entire resources devoted to war mobilizing population to fight or work in war industries. Canadians felt a strong affinity to britain provide britain with a lot of supplies. Greater control over where resources go canadian government works in partnership with business. 1914 canada was not prepared for war. Canada didn"t have industries that produced goods for war. Still under control of britain to do with defence. Canada will put military in place, ally with britain. Canada produces vast amounts of material for war. 40-45% of canadian men of military age fight. Canadian government has to ensure full time war production: among manufacturing and agricultural sectors. Prominent businessmen in canada sit on committee for shells. Decide who will get the contract for the military materials. Looking for the private sector to fulfill the needs to military production. Main concern: being given to people who are friends of those on the committee.
