2. Arthur Meighen The 9th prime minister of canada

3. The Early Years 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)

4. 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

5. Positions in Politics Conservative Supported revival of National Policy’s high tariffs Supported mandatory conscription Ended Winnipeg General Strike Opposed Anglo-Japanese Alliance

6. Rise to Power Had many high-power roles in Borden’s government Took over leadership of Conservatives after Borden retires

7. 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

8. 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

9. Final Days (x 3) 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

10. 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

11. 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