1914 was a drastic year not only for Canada, but also for the entire world as it experienced the beginning of the Great War. Economies fell drastically, lives were lost, families were separated, cities and towns were destroyed etc The war lasted for four years and these were four important years for Canada for towards the lapse of the fourth year, Canada had gained recognition all over the world. Canada had started emerging as a much …showed first 75 words of 940 total…

…showed last 75 words of 940 total…properly as the colours weren't right. The same was the case of "shoes with cardboard soles." Sam Hughes served as Canada's Minister of Militia and Defense from 1911 until his dismissal at the hands of Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden in 1916.He could not hide himself from controversies, but never let any come in way. In spite of the negatives, Sam Hughes' war efforts in the long run successfully laid the foundation of a stronger Canada.