JOURNAL ARTICLE

Boosters and Barkers: Financing Canada’s Involvement in the First World War.

  • Published In: Canada's History, 2024, v. 104, n. 5. P. 67 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Verzuh, Ron 3 of 3

Abstract

In the book "Boosters and Barkers: Financing Canada's Involvement in the First World War" by David Roberts, the author explores Canada's Victory Loans campaigns during the war. The Canadian government launched annual fall campaigns from 1915 to 1919 to promote Victory Bonds and other securities, successfully raising hundreds of millions of dollars. The book focuses on Finance Minister William Thomas White, who played a crucial role in negotiating with high finance and encouraging ordinary Canadians to buy bonds. The author also examines the criticisms and concerns raised by various groups during the war, as well as the impact of the loans on Canada's contribution to the war. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Canada's History. 2024/10, Vol. 104, Issue 5, p67
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1920-9894
  • Accession Number:179591678
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