← → Events from the year 1931 in Canada.

Greater autonomy enacted in Statute of Westminster, ending (with exceptions) British parliament's power over Canada [3] Before statute's passage, PM Bennett affirms that it will not affect constitution's amending process or division of powers [4] Liberals assert that preserving British parliament's constitution amending power is not subordination, but done "by our own agreement" [5] MP Henri Bourassa says Statute of Westminster incites "national spirit superior to all provincial, religious and racial prejudices" [6] Solicitor General Maurice Dupré backs consultation with provinces in amendment of constitution or imperial statutes [7] Prime Minister's New Year greeting after "a year of difficulty and of testing" that has proven "soundness of our economic structure" [8] Federal budget includes "imposts that will be felt by everyone in the Dominion in a most direct manner" [9] Canada not encouraging immigration, and those who do come should have funds to support them for at least six months [10] Year-end assessment points to Canada's resource and financial assets as well as agriculture troubles and government "extravagance" [11] Census shows there are 74.32 radios per 1,000 population, Toronto has highest number of radios, and B.C.

has highest percentage of farms with radios[12] Saskatchewan labour groups form political party with platform including nationalization, debt relief and planned economy[13] Canadian Communists defiant following arrest of comrades for sedition under Criminal Code Section 98[14] Canadian-born evangelist ministers to new immigrants in California with philosophy that no one is alien in eyes of God[15] Unlike one-industry cities, Toronto is widely diversified in industrial, commercial and financial enterprises [16] Toronto Star newsletter encourages carriers with success stories, prizes and "One Order a Day" Club[17] Cover art: Menu from RMS Empress of Japan voyage[18]