Would-be immigrants from Germany were advised to contact officials at the Canadian Emigration Offices in London, England or in Canada. |
National Library of Canada |
Canadian War Museum poster |
After 1918, the Canadian government did not advertise for agricultural immigrants in any European country, although French, Belgian, Dutch and Scandinavian workers were welcome if they had good job prospects and some financial resources. Fear of labour radicalism among European immigrants following the Russian Revolution of 1917 - reinforced by the Winnipeg General Strike of 1919 - influenced the Liberal government's decision to focus on Britain and the United States as sources of immigrants in the 1920s. |
The Early Years 1870-1897 |
Advertising in Britain 1900-1916 |
Advertising in Europe 1900-1920s |
Presenting newcomers to Canada 1910-1911 |
Advertising in the United States 1900-1920s |
Advertising in Britain 1920s |