Country Quote by William Lyon Mackenzie King
“On behalf of the federal government, I wish now publicly to appeal to the provinces to lend their co-operation in furthering our country's war effort by effecting at as early a date as may be possible this much needed restriction.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliament of Canada, 1939, wartime address
The government urges provinces to cooperate quickly with wartime restrictions to support the national effort.
In simple terms: Prompt provincial cooperation is needed for war.
Key Takeaway
Encourage swift joint action.
Themes
cooperation
war effort
government
provincial relations
Mood
formal
urgent
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- emergency legislation
- public health measures
- infrastructure projects
- resource allocation
Key Concepts
federalism
policy implementation
national security
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives can align federal and provincial goals?
- How to balance urgency with democratic process?
A Different Perspective
Provincial autonomy may resist central directives.
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