Canada in the 1920s 4 5 The Politics

Postwar Political Movements The United Farmers People unhappy with _____ People believed in the

Postwar Political Movements The United Farmers parties promoted Social Welfare Measures (ie. old age

The Progressive Party Formed by the United Farm groups Thomas Crerar in _____ and

Maritime Rights Movement Maritimers felt their provinces had little _____ Only 31 seats of

Women and Politics By early 1920 s women could vote but few elected to

Person’s Case Women still not equal politically Could not hold non-elected political office such

Person’s Case _____ found law that challenged the legal interpretation Any 5 people could

King-Byng Crisis PM King and Liberals won fewer seats than Conservatives in 1925 election

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Canada in the 1920’s 4. 5 The Politics of the 1920 s

Postwar Political Movements The United Farmers People unhappy with _____ People believed in the Unions or created/joined political parties or protest groups Farmer’s in the west and Ontario unhappy with _____ and Conservatives b/c 1. High _____ 2. Taxes on imports Forced them to pay more for farm machinery and manufactured goods Unhappy voters developed prov. parties calling for _____ taxes

Postwar Political Movements The United Farmers parties promoted Social Welfare Measures (ie. old age pensions) Gained power Ontario, Alberta and _____ Herbert Greenfield 1921 -25 United Farmers of Alberta

The Progressive Party Formed by the United Farm groups Thomas Crerar in _____ and the Prairies Support from farmers and labour groups 2 nd in 1921 election Could have become _____ but refused allowing members to speak freely for their electors Liberals were a minority gov’t so they needed support of Progressive Party PM Mackenzie King introduced “Progressive” measures into Parliament (ie. _____ pensions and reduction of farm tariffs)

Maritime Rights Movement Maritimers felt their provinces had little _____ Only 31 seats of 235 in the H of C (reduced from 43) Members of Parliament (MPs) little success in having laws passed to help the region. Movement involved businesses, unions, clubs, and farmer’s groups Pressed Federal Gov’t to act on Maritime concerns PM King set up Royal Commission Report called for subsidies, revision of rail rates, assistance for coal & steel industries and improvement to ports

Women and Politics By early 1920 s women could vote but few elected to office 1921 _____ elected to H of C Served until 1940

Person’s Case Women still not equal politically Could not hold non-elected political office such as judges or senators Emily Murphy appointed magistrate in 1916 Lawyers challenge her right to preside Claimed women not considered “persons” under BNA Act Her right to hold office confirmed by Alberta courts Ottawa still refused to appoint female senator because they were not legal “persons”

Person’s Case _____ found law that challenged the legal interpretation Any 5 people could petition Supreme court for a _____ ruling “_____” petitioned to have women included as “persons” – 1928 court ruled against them Appealed to Privy Council in Britain and won PM King appointed _____ as 1 st female senator

King-Byng Crisis PM King and Liberals won fewer seats than Conservatives in 1925 election Refused to _____ because he had support of the Progressives Decision based on Cdn view of _____ 1926 King losing support b/c of scandals and feared losing vote in H of C Went to GG _____ to ask him to dissolve Parl and have new election but was refused King resigned and _____(Cons. ) became PM. Next election King re-elected as PM