Canada’s performance at Vimy showed that Canada was more than simply an extension of the British war effort. Canada conducted itself as an independent nation with its own army capable of launching a successful offensive. Canada's independent effort did not go unnoticed. Vimy Ridge allowed Canada to begin severing it’s British connection and act as an independent nation, internationally. The severing of the British connection allowed Canada to develop into the inclusive and multicultural national community Canadians and the world know and love today.
This question resonated with me as a Canadian of non-British descent.
Vimy Ridge helped awaken Canadian nationalism but it also played a huge role in splitting the politics of Canada for decades to come.
My favourite part of Canadian History is learning about Canadians who contributed to medical research, innovation and human rights causes.
