What sort of international
recognition does Canada get at the end of World War 1 ?
As a result of its active role in World War 1, Canada became increasingly
independent of Britain.
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In 1918 Canada particpated in the peace talks as an independent country,
and signed the Treaty of Paris ending WW1.
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In 1923 Canada signed its first international fishing treaty with the
United States.
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In 1926 Canada participated in talks about forming a British Commonwealth.
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In 1931 Canada gained full autonomy over internal and external affairs
when it signed the Statute of Westminster with two
exceptions; Britain's Privy Council was still the highest court of
appeal in Canada and an amending formula was needed to amend the British
North America Act. However, in 1949, Canada created its own highest
court of appeal, the Supreme Court of Canada and in 1982, the BNA Act was
patriated and an amending formula to change the constitution was found.
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