Canada experimented with alcohol prohibition in the early 20th century. The movement grew out of the earlier temperance movement, which grew in popularity throughout the 19th century. There are four reasons why prohibition ultimately failed in Canada: (1) it was not actually enforced; (2) it wasn't really effective; (3) a change in popular thought; (4) and loss of public support. (Idea of ​​provinces + order) Ultimately, the government would change its position from illegality to control and regulation. In order to truly understand Canadian Prohibition, the earlier temperance movement must be examined. In the 19th century, alcohol was considered a great evil (citation needed). This evil has damaged the family unit and society. This was the view of teetotalers who abstained from alcoholic beverages for moral reasons (citation needed). Abstainers believed that their morality came from the Judeo-Christian God and that healing society from the evil of alcohol was necessary for “social salvation.” (Citation needed) One of the main proponents of this philosophy was/were the millenarian (plural?). They believed that the final stages of the world were unfolding. Thus, the Millernarts believed that their savior Jesus Christ would return as predicted in Revelation. They believed it was necessary to rid the world of alcohol for the return of their saviors. They used the temperance movement as a means to achieve their ultimate goal: social salvation. The temperance movement was not only about abstaining from alcohol, but also about religion. In fact, the movement had a positive correlation with religion; meaning that when religious fever rises, so does the popularity of the temperance movement. (Citation needed) In fact... middle of paper ...... movement, a movement that is strongly linked to religion. As elsewhere, the movement also allowed women to gain greater freedoms. Women's right to vote is the most important of these new freedoms. The movement would eventually lead to the Canadian Temperance Act and ultimately provincial prohibition, but there the movement would ultimately be defeated. Although each province was a little different, both are their timelines and, sometimes, reasons why the ban would ultimately fail. Corrupt offices, apathetic law enforcement, economic factors, and a change in thinking are all responsible for the failure of Canadian prohibition. In conclusion, Canadian prohibition was a story of change. Canadians' opinions on alcohol have changed unexpectedly. This was facilitated by other factors: dishonest bureaucrats, lethargic judicial officials and an economic downturn..