1910-1919
The Northwest Territories were once again reduced in size when, in 1905, Both Saskatchewan and Alberta became provinces eight and nine. On the Sports point of view, the Montreal Canadiens were formed (Le Canadien) and are the oldest hockey franchise still in history. I had to; I'm a Habs fan.
1910-1919
Wilfred Laurier builds the Canadian Navy in 1910. Speaking of Laurier, he was replaced when the citizens of Canada elected Robert Laird Borden. Now this being the year 10's there's obviously the First World War. In 1914 Canada automatically went to war against Germany, Austria-Hungary and Turkey when the United Kingdom declared war. Canada sent 425 000 troops. And they could use the navy just built 4 years back. Among the battles during the First World War are the 1915 Battle of Ypres and the 1917 capture of Vimy Ridge. Oh, and in 1917the famous Halifax harbour explosion occurred killing a large amount of people. And during the war, in 1915 Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba let women to vote. Ontario and British Columbia will be added to the list in 1917. In 1918, Women get to vote in federal elections. Finally the End of the First World War happens in 1918 with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, the first international document signed by Canada as a nation. In other news there's a general strike in Winnipeg in 1919. People fear Communist take-over. Same year, Nova Scotia allows women to vote.
1920-1929
Twenties!!! Not much seems to have happened except that Canada joined the league of Nations in 1920 and the beginning of the Great Depression in 1929. And in 1920, Arthur Meighen is elected as Prime Minister of Canada. But in 1921, William L Mackenzie King become the new Prime Minister. Japanese Canadians who served during the war are allowed to vote as of 1921. Only those who were in the war. Sad isn't it. And since I said if for almost every province, PEI lets women vote (1922). In 1923, many bankrupt railroad companies are merged into the Canadian Railways.
1930-1939
In 1930, Richard Bennett becomes Prime Minister of Canada. The Statute of Westminster, 1931, is signed and is one of the most important documents in Canadian Political history. This Statute confirms Canada's right to govern itself as an equal to Britain and lets Canada amend its own constitution. Richard Bennett founds the Canadian radio Broadcasting Commission in 1932. The next year, the C.C.F is created (now known as the NDP). Bennett founds the Bank of Canada in 1934. He did two things in two years, very impressive. Mackenzie King, a liberal politician, wins the national election of 1935. In 1936, The Canadian radio Broadcasting Commission is changed to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) and the Bank of Canada is nationalised by Mackenzie King. Finally to end the decade, Canada declares war on Germany in September of 1939, a week after Britain.
