HISB41H3 Lecture Notes - Vale Limited, Dominion Lands Act, Timothy Eaton
Document Summary
Laurier & the laurier boom: the impact of immigration & industrialization. Laurier made claim that 20th century would belong to canada (over statement but right about how canada would go through a lot of changes) Wanted to impose high tariffs designed to stimulate a strong manufacturing sector in the economy. The period laurier comes into power in 1896 was first french-canadian prime minister. Discontent among french-canadians and aboriginals (a lot of cultural discontent) By 1896 government has really lost control (especially of quebec) yet it paves the way for laurier"s liberal part to come into power. He is offering canada a compromise (ease some of the cultural tensions) Anti-clerical: stands up to conservative power over churches in french canada. Canadian unity: promoting a united canada not pushing a french-canadian agenda. Starting to see the national policy paying off; economic up turn and economic change.
