The Laurier Era

The Laurier Era lasted from 1896 to 1911 and was a monumental time in Canadian history. Sir Wilfred Laurier had the immense task of leading our country, which evidently involved many defining moments, such as the Boer War, the Naval Service Bill, and the Alaska Boundary Dispute. The Boer War was the first event to, in reality, launch the French Canadian Nationalist Movement because Quebec was inherently against fighting a war for England. Troops were sent a …

…their opinions. Matters were made worse when the British representative, Lord Alverstone, voted in favour of the American position in order to maintain good British-American relations. Laurier referred to this action as "nothing short of a slap in the face". In conclusion, the Boer War, the Naval Service Bill, and the Alaska Boundary Dispute all revolutionized Canadian history because they brought about change and conflict, which ultimately assisted Canada in being what it is today.