Arthur Meighen QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. The 9th prime minister of canada The Early Years QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. • Born in Ontario in 1874 • Honors Mathematics at U of T, Law from Osgoode Hall Law School • Teacher, Salesmen, Lawyer, then Politician • Entered politics when he moved to Portage la Prairie (1902) and became the MP (1908) Initial Accomplishments • Portage la Prairie MP in 1908 • Excellent debating and orating skills catch attention of PM (Borden) – Also had an extensive knowledge of parliamentary rules and analyzing legislation • Solicitor General- 1913-17 • Secretary of State - 1917-20 • Superintendant of Indian Affairs- 1917-20 • Minister of Interior- 1917-20’ • Minister of Mines- 1919-20 • Minister of Justice- 1919 • Drafts Military Service Act, Wartime Elections Act, and many more • Instrumental in the passing of the Naval Aid Bill QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. Positions in Politics • Conservative • Supported revival of National Policy’s high tariffs • Supported mandatory conscription • Ended Winnipeg General Strike • Opposed Anglo-Japanese Alliance QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. Rise to Power • Had many high-power roles in Borden’s government • Took over leadership of Conservatives after Borden retires Meighen’s Successes as PM • Most of his successes when he was under Borden • Regains a lot of support for Conservatives while Leader of the Opposition (1921-26) • Incredible debater and orator • Spent very little time in power – Less than 2 years in total Meighen’s Failures as PM • Unpopular with the people and much of his party • Didn’t accomplish much while PM • When he regains leadership of the party in 1941, doesn’t even win the MP seat in his riding • Unsuccessful in his attempt at the revival of the National Policy of high tariffs Final Days (x 3) QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. • 1921: unpopular with the public due to his actions with the WGS, conscription and Wartime Elections Act. • 1926: King-Byng Crisis puts him in power, 4 days later the Tories lose a vote in the House of Commons, leads to an election which they lose, again due to past actions and a lack of charisma • 1941: does not become PM or Leader of Opposition because he loses his MP seat in Portage la Prairie, leaves politics Meighen’s Impact • Most of Meighen’s impact on Canada occurred when he was in the cabinet of Borden’s government – Much better ‘first mate’ than ‘captain’ • As PM, he did not accomplish very much and was not well liked by the public because of his key involvement in certain issues like farm tariffs, the WGS, and conscription • Due to his unpopularity, he spent very little time in power • Meighen is not often talked about as his impact as a PM is very little • Most popularly well known for the creation of the Canadian National Railway and for being an amazing debater QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. Bibliography • • • • • • The Right Honourable ARTHUR MEIGHEN (Jan 11) collectionscanada.gc.ca/2/4/h4-3225-e.html Arthur Meighen- Quick Facts (Jan 12) prime-ministers.ca/meighen/quickfacts.php Arthur Meighen (Jan 12) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Meighen The Right Honourable Arthur Mieghen- Political Career (Jan 12) sympatico.ca/goweezer/canada/meighen.htm Prime Minister Arthur Meighen (Jan 12) canadaonline.about.com/primeministers/p/blpmmeighen.htm Arthur Meighen- 1874-1960 (Jan 12) mhs.mb.ca/docs/people/meighen_a.shtml