Statute of Westminster and the legal steps toward Canadian autonomy (1926–1931)

1. King–Byng affair triggers autonomy debate

   Jun 28, 1926Labels: Lord Byng, William Lyon, Governor General

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2. Willingdon sworn in under emerging new convention

   Oct 2, 1926Labels: Lord Willingdon, Governor General

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3. 1926 Imperial Conference opens in London

   Oct 19, 1926Labels: Imperial Conference, Mackenzie King

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   • UK Parliament

4. Balfour Declaration formula ratified by conference

   Nov 19, 1926Labels: Balfour Declaration, Inter-Imperial Relations

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5. Imperial Conference concludes after autonomy agreement

   Nov 23, 1926Labels: Imperial Conference

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6. Dominion–Provincial conference debates constitutional amendments

   Nov 1, 1927Labels: Dominion Provincial, Canadian provinces

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7. UK appoints first High Commissioner to Canada

   Jan 1, 1928Labels: High Commissioner, United Kingdom

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8. 1930 Imperial Conference opens in London

   Oct 1, 1930Labels: Imperial Conference

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9. Imperial Conference advances plan for legal equality

   Dec 2, 1930Labels: Imperial Conference

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10. Statute of Westminster Bill introduced at Westminster

    Nov 20, 1931Labels: Statute of, UK Parliament

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11. Statute of Westminster receives Royal Assent

    Dec 11, 1931Labels: Statute of, Royal Assent

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12. Statute of Westminster Day becomes annual commemoration

    Dec 11, 1932Labels: Statute of, Canada

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