Steps to Autonomy

Question 1

Autonomy Step 1. Chanak

Answer 1

Chanak (1922)- When Britain and France Forces were being attacked in Chanak, they asked for help from their colony, Canada. However, Mackenzie King refused to send Canadians.

Question 2

Autonomy Step 2. Halibut Treaty

Answer 2

Halibut Treaty (1923)- There was an issue of halibut stocks being endangered. Canada had to sign a treaty about conserving fish stocks. During this time, Britain was a co-signers in Canadian treaty negotiations. However, King said that Canada can sign the treaty on their own.

Question 3

Autonomy Step 3. King-Byng Crisis

Answer 3

King-Byng Crisis (1926)- When Mackenzie Achieved a weak minority, he asked to dissolve the parliament but Julian Byng refused, leading to Mackenzie resigning. Instead of Julian letting the PRIME MINISTER decide, he went on to ask the Conservatives to form their own government but this is a bad decision as Mackenzie is a big step to Canada’s Autonomy.

Question 4

Autonomy Step 4. Balfour Report

Answer 4

Balfour report/imperial conference (1926) - The Balfour Report recognized the growing political and economic autonomy of former Colonies. This ensured our complete independence.

Question 5

Autonomy Step 5. Statute of Westminster

Answer 5

Statue of Westminster (1931) - When the British parliament officially recognized the equality of Britain and its colonies. This was also called the Canada’s Declaration of Independence by Norman Hillmer.