Until the control of the issue of currency and credit is restored to government and recognized as its most conspicuous and sacred responsibility, all talks of the sovereignty of Parliament and of democracy is idle and futile.

Quote by William Lyon Mackenzie King

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Since the outbreak of war, there has been in our country a steady increase in...

Since the outbreak of war, there has been in our country a steady increase in...

Just when we most need to be clearheaded, in order to face the hard facts...

Just when we most need to be clearheaded, in order to face the hard facts...

If I am outspoken of the dangers of intemperance to members of our armed forces,...

If I am outspoken of the dangers of intemperance to members of our armed forces,...

Few would venture to deny the advantages of temperance in increasing the efficiency of a...

Few would venture to deny the advantages of temperance in increasing the efficiency of a...

Workers in industry are the partners in war of the fighting forces.

Workers in industry are the partners in war of the fighting forces.

I would not wish to imply that most industrial accidents are due to intemperance. But,...

I would not wish to imply that most industrial accidents are due to intemperance. But,...

In the twelve months immediately preceding the outbreak; of war, the quantity of spirits, both...

In the twelve months immediately preceding the outbreak; of war, the quantity of spirits, both...

Far more has been accomplished for the welfare and progress of mankind by preventing bad...

Far more has been accomplished for the welfare and progress of mankind by preventing bad...

Where there is little or no public opinion, there is likely to be bad government,...

Where there is little or no public opinion, there is likely to be bad government,...

Once a nation parts with the control of its credit, it matters not who makes...

Once a nation parts with the control of its credit, it matters not who makes...

Only the man who disciplines himself strictly can stand for long the terrific pace of...

Only the man who disciplines himself strictly can stand for long the terrific pace of...

Conscription if necessary, but not necessarily conscription.

Conscription if necessary, but not necessarily conscription.

The increased consumption of alcoholic beverages in Canada since the outbreak of war is one...

The increased consumption of alcoholic beverages in Canada since the outbreak of war is one...

It is what we prevent, rather than what we do that counts most in Government.

It is what we prevent, rather than what we do that counts most in Government.

Every hour of useful work is precious.

Every hour of useful work is precious.

Let it be remembered, too, that at a time of war, nearly every one is...

Let it be remembered, too, that at a time of war, nearly every one is...

Fortunately, the Canadian people in all their habits, are essentially a temperate people.

Fortunately, the Canadian people in all their habits, are essentially a temperate people.

The greatly increased consumption of alcoholic beverages is very largely a direct result of the...

The greatly increased consumption of alcoholic beverages is very largely a direct result of the...

From the outset of the war, the Canadian people have clearly shown that it is...

From the outset of the war, the Canadian people have clearly shown that it is...

Temperance is essential, if the services of men and women are to be employed to...

Temperance is essential, if the services of men and women are to be employed to...