Summary An unprecedented age of prosperity and massive immigration transform Canada at the turn of the 20th century. Canada's first francophone leader, Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier, leads a country marked by Prairie boom times and massive industrialization. Those who shape the new society include peasants from Eastern Europe, in search of free land; socialists who try to mobilize an emerging urban working class; and campaigners for temperance and women's suffrage. The dizzying pace of change also brings ethnic intolerance and racism, particularly against Asian immigrants. As well, growing tensions over Canada's role in the British Empire, foreshadow divisive times to come as the First World War looms on the horizon.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Graham Greene Nigel Bennett Lorne Cardinal Maggie Huculak
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : Oct 6, 2001
Countries of origin : Canada
Official sites : CBC
Language : English French
Production companies : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) Radio Canada CBC Documentary Unit
Summary An unprecedented age of prosperity and massive immigration transform Canada at the turn of the 20th century. Canada's first francophone leader, Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier, leads a country marked by Prairie boom times and massive industrialization. Those who shape the new society include peasants from Eastern Europe, in search of free land; socialists who try to mobilize an emerging urban working class; and campaigners for temperance and women's suffrage. The dizzying pace of change also brings ethnic intolerance and racism, particularly against Asian immigrants. As well, growing tensions over Canada's role in the British Empire, foreshadow divisive times to come as the First World War looms on the horizon.
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : Oct 6, 2001
Countries of origin : Canada
Official sites : CBC
Language : English French
Production companies : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) Radio Canada CBC Documentary Unit
