Personal Life
When was Laurier born?
He was born in November 20, 1841.
Out of the 23 prime ministers in Canada, what number was Laurier?
He was the 7th prime minister.
Laurier's "national policy" focused on protecting business based in Canada, having people be able to live in the west, and build a good transportation system.
Name one achievement that Laurier was able to accomplish which allowed Canada to become bigger.
Laurier was able add the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan creating the Dominion of Canada.
What university in Canada is named after him?
Wilfrid Laurier University
Where was he born?
He was born in Saint-Lin, Canada East a.k.a. current Quebec.
What did Laurier fight for when he was just an M.P. (member of parliament)?
He argued for educational reform which would lead to better a education system and make it more accessible.
What did Laurier do when he went to the Imperial Conferences?
Laurier rejected proposals from Britain that would allow closer bonds and interfere with the self-governing of Canada.
How was Laurier able to calm down the tension between the opposing English and French citizens?
Laurier allowed bilingual instructions in public schools defending the rights of Franco-phones. But he also was against the French politicians who wanted to exclude clergy (Catholic pastors) from all politic matter.
What are one of his most famous quotes?
"Let them look to the past, but let them also look to the future; let them look to the land of their ancestors, but let them look also to the land of their children." - Wilfrid Laurier
This quote emphasizes on the future of Canada and the development he desires.
Where did his parents come from?
His parents were French and came from France.
What party was he the leader of?
He was the leader of the Liberal Party.
What were his policies mainly motivated by? What was the drive?
Laurier established policies that hoped for national unity and the development. He wanted Canada to be more connected.
How was Laurier able to allow Canada develop faster and more efficient?
Laurier worked on a government where it would stay as far away from Britain as possible and was able to grow the economy of Canada but also have national unity.
What university did he study law at?
He studied law in McGill University in Montreal.
Why was he so successful with the people of Canada?
He showed mercy and compassion in many of his doings towards the people of Canada. He was also skillful in speaking.
What policy did he make which made him less popular?
When Britain was having war with South Africa, he aided Britain by sending money and troops causing high controversy among the nation.
What is special about his career as a prime minister?
Laurier as a prime minister has had the longest term to date in office.
How many children did he have?
He had no children because his wife was childless.
Did he believe in an independent Canada or a Canada which is dependent on Britain and closely tied with them?
Laurier fought for an independent Canada that relies on its own rather than Britain.
His government put high restrictions on immigrants and high discouraged Japanese, Indians, and Chinese people to come by forcing high taxes on them.
What was one of the most important achievements which impacted Canada's growth?
He decided to create a second transcontinental railway which can allow fast transportation and better economy and general development of the country. He also encouraged other constructions of railways too.