Memory 1920s TermsVersion en ligne 1920s Canada Political Terms par Karen Logan Statute of Westminster Chanak Affair First treaty signed without Britain; signed in 1923 with US over fishing rights in the Pacific. King-Byng Affair New party formed in 1921 made up of farmers and unsatisfied Liberals; grew out of impatience with both major parties (Lib and Cons). Progressive Party British law that established equality between the parliament of Britain and those of its former colonies, such as Canada. Balfour Report Halibut Treaty The dispute between Prime Minister King and Governor-General Byng 1926, about who should form the next government. Submitted in 1926, recommending that Britain recognize Canada, Newfoundland, and other colonies as independent nations. Potential war for Britain over land; Canada refused to support Britain because we did not want to go to war.