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1931 in Canada

Explore 3 historical events and records for Canada in 1931.

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Historical records for Canada in 1931

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December

11 December 1931

Statute of Westminster

Bennett, Richard Bedford · Ottawa · Prime Minister of Canada · Government / Government of Canada

Welcomes legal autonomy under the Statute of Westminster.

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1931

Gold Standard

Bennett, Richard Bedford · Ottawa · Prime Minister of Canada · Government / Government of Canada

Canada formally breaks the link between the Canadian dollar and gold during the international financial crisis.

1931

Reform of Government

Bennett, Richard Bedford · Ottawa · Prime Minister of Canada · Government / Government of Canada

Influential in negotiating the Statute of Westminster which defined Dominion status

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