1918 in Canada

← → Events from the year 1918 in Canada.

Federal vote goes to women who are British subjects (by birth or marriage) and not disqualified by "race, blood or original nationality"[5] British prime minister Lloyd George details British war aims, including liberation and self-determination of nations[6] What Quebec wants is respect from "Anglo-Canadians" for French language, Roman Catholicism and French traditions and ideals (like love of Canada)[7] Ontario women recruited for summer work in food production[8] Saskatchewan Victoria Cross winner Hugh Cairns cited for "most conspicuous bravery[9] His brother describes presentation of Victoria Cross to George Pearkes, "looking a very fine soldier indeed"[10] Account of Canadian cavalry action resulting in Victoria Cross award for Gordon Flowerdew[11] Shot-down pilot describes jumping from his falling plane despite bullet wounds and burns[12] Canadian soldier describes his psychological strain[13] Folksy Canadian enjoys leave in Paris, despite street crime[14] Soldier appreciates "toothsomeness" of Christmas treats after living on hardtack and bully beef[15] U.S. soldier newspaper salutes Canadian forces, but confuses Victoria Day and Dominion Day[16] Saint John Housewives' League and War Gardens Association exhibit their prowess and patriotism in competitive exhibitions[17] Rundown of Canada's war effort in military manpower and materiel, food and fuel control, volunteer and women's roles, and veteran rehabilitation[18] Photos: Saanich-based Muggins the Red Cross Dog poses with military personnel in his fundraising campaign that brought in thousands of dollars[19] Ontario health board's tips and myths regarding influenza[20] Various Montreal community groups aid fight against influenza[21] Death notice for Mi'kmaq grand chief John Denny Jr. and inauguration of new grand chief Gabriel Sylliboy on Cape Breton Island[22] United Farm Women of Ontario get their male counterparts to work with them[23] United Farmers of Ontario protest undemocratic wartime government practices[24] Basic English manual is aimed at foreign-born adults of "industrial class"[25] Labour lawyer comments at length on deteriorating worker-management relations in Winnipeg[26] Journalist says people in central Canada have no more influence on government than Westerners do (and perhaps less)[27] Vilhjalmur Stefansson speaks on difficulties of his Arctic explorations, and overcoming them[28] University of Manitoba convocation speaker addresses optimism[29] Wilfrid Laurier comments on Louis Hémon's novel Maria Chapdelaine[30]

John McCrae in uniform, circa 1914