How Does Sifton Help Canada

Sir Sifton Clifford effectiveness in helping Canada How has Canada become the diverse populated country full of rich history and heritage It is today? All thanks to people like Sir Clifford Sifton who is one of the most important Canadian politicians from the late 19th century. This report will outline how Sifton contributed to the development of Canada`s cultural diversity by using strategic ideas, such as the immigration policy to help create the strong nation Canada is today. Sifton was a lawyer, politician, newspaper publisher, and an office holder throughout his life time. Since early adulthood Sifton had intentions of pursuing career in politics instead of law. Sifton gained many achievements throughout his life as a politician, he was named attorney general of Manitoba, Provincial land commissioner, and also the minister of education. As a federal minister at the age of 35, the determination to utilize Western Canada in order to help out with the railway station, bring more prosperity to the country, and help repay the national debt was the main goal during Sifton`s time of reign. Sifton effectively solved the issue of the empty west side of
Canada by enforcing the immigration policy which effectively contributed to the increase rate of immigrants in Canada during 1865-1905. Sifton claimed "agriculture was the most valuable resource we have, because it raises a virile population, which is the backbone of a nation." (ARCHIVED- sir Sifton). He believed the west had potential to deliver prosperity to Canada, Sifton offered free lands and farms to potential immigrants such as agriculturist and farmers.
The biggest challenge Sifton faced when selecting potential immigrants, was being criticized by most Canadians. Sifton only wanted immigrants who were hardworking and would benefit Canada, he claimed "We do not want artisans from the southern towns of England who know absolutely nothing about farming. It takes two generations to convert a town-bred population to an agricultural one... We do not have two generations to spare" (Wanted: Farmers), on the other hand most Canadians wanted British immigrants because many people believed the newcomers wont " assimilate readily into the dominant Anglo-Saxon society" (Canada and Immigration). Sifton managed to increase the population of Western Canada despite the opposing
sides. Overall this man was an important politician. Sifton determination to establish such a diverse country is appreciated because he was able to make use of an empty land and make it a powerful diverse nation it is today. The powerful influential leadership skills portrayed by Sifton is remarkable and till this day Canada appreciates the efforts Sifton has made to help the development of Canada.