Arthur Meighen
Arthur Meighen, born June 16, 1874, Anderson, Ontario, was an intelligent and well-educated man. He was an important figure to Canada. He contributed to Canada in many ways, Prime minister, lawyer and an academic model to Canada.
To begin with, Arthur Meighen served as a great politician to Canada. He served two terms as the P.M the first time he was the ninth P.M of Canada after he took over Borden’s mandate from 1920-1921. Arthur didn’t make many changes as a Prime Minster. His most memorable accomplishments were rather achieved as a cabinet minister than as the Prime Minister of Canada. He was the Prime Minister Borden’s right hand in and after the World War I. While still Prime Minister he also served as secretary of State for External Affairs. He lost his position to Mackenzie King in 1921. In 1932 Prime Minister Bennett appointed Meighen to the Senate and in 1941; Meighen influenced his way up to become Conservative Party leader once again. His attempt to re-enter the House of Commons in the 1942 election failed and he left politics and retired once again to devote himself to the business world. …show more content…
He graduated law school from University of Laval in Quebec City. Arthur was one of the finest debaters Canada had to offer. He worked at a small law firm in Manitoba. He handled minor cases such as, business, real estate transactions, and other minor criminal cases. Later on as Arthur enrolled into politics, he and a small team of government officials presented the cabinet with a proposal for a $45 million guarantee of Canadian Northern Railway bonds in return for a mortgage and a significant share of common stock. The cabinet was delighted, and Arthur was asked to pilot the resulting bill through the commons. The bill later became law, and Arthur continued to impress Borden as a trouble
Arthur Meighen, born June 16, 1874, Anderson, Ontario, was an intelligent and well-educated man. He was an important figure to Canada. He contributed to Canada in many ways, Prime minister, lawyer and an academic model to Canada.
To begin with, Arthur Meighen served as a great politician to Canada. He served two terms as the P.M the first time he was the ninth P.M of Canada after he took over Borden’s mandate from 1920-1921. Arthur didn’t make many changes as a Prime Minster. His most memorable accomplishments were rather achieved as a cabinet minister than as the Prime Minister of Canada. He was the Prime Minister Borden’s right hand in and after the World War I. While still Prime Minister he also served as secretary of State for External Affairs. He lost his position to Mackenzie King in 1921. In 1932 Prime Minister Bennett appointed Meighen to the Senate and in 1941; Meighen influenced his way up to become Conservative Party leader once again. His attempt to re-enter the House of Commons in the 1942 election failed and he left politics and retired once again to devote himself to the business world. …show more content…
He graduated law school from University of Laval in Quebec City. Arthur was one of the finest debaters Canada had to offer. He worked at a small law firm in Manitoba. He handled minor cases such as, business, real estate transactions, and other minor criminal cases. Later on as Arthur enrolled into politics, he and a small team of government officials presented the cabinet with a proposal for a $45 million guarantee of Canadian Northern Railway bonds in return for a mortgage and a significant share of common stock. The cabinet was delighted, and Arthur was asked to pilot the resulting bill through the commons. The bill later became law, and Arthur continued to impress Borden as a trouble