On July 28, 1914, World War I was declared. On November 11, 1918, four years later, World War I was declared over. During the four years of war, citizens living in Canada faced discrimination, new roles were created for women and women gained rights, while the economy was forced to change direction and find new tactics. The First World War had a significant impact on Canada's home front, as it sparked an increase in discrimination. “Enemy aliens” were anyone from Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Ukraine. Rumors that these immigrants were spies began to spread, leading citizens to demand that "enemy aliens" be fired from their jobs and incarcerated. The government then created the War Measures Act to impose all kinds of restrictions on "enemy aliens", including that if anyone was caught sympathizing with them, they could be searched or arrested. After being labeled “enemy aliens,” they were sent to internment camps. Conditions were very harsh in the camps. The men worked long hours and were poorly fed and poorly clothed. Some of the “enemy aliens” have had their homes or businesses vandalized. The government also introduced censorship which prohibits the publication and distribution of books and magazines in “enemy” languages. These actions towards Germans, Austrians, Hungarians and Ukrainians demonstrated that they did not have the same rights as Canadians. They were treated differently and terribly depending on their origin. The government was so paranoid about rumors of espionage and sabotage that it took away the rights and freedoms of “enemy aliens.” Canada's home front was significantly affected by the First World War, causing an increase in discrimination... middle of paper ...... the war ended. The government went to extremes simply to produce munitions, food, and industrial products for soldiers on the war front. Although it provided jobs for Canadians, most people did not know how to make what they were told to make. Prices are increasing considerably. This had an impact on Canada's home front because it created more jobs, but it also shows how desperate the government was for money to finally allow anything to pass, like the Ross rifle. The First World War had a huge impact on Canada's home front, as it influenced the boom in the Canadian economy. Between 1914 and 1918, many aspects of Canadian life changed. Discrimination increased significantly based on rumors of espionage and sabotage. Women created new roles for themselves and gained their right to vote. The economy became booming. Life on the home front was significantly affected by World War I.