Problem: Laurier is loved by many today but also is criticized by others as being weak and compromising. Yet, Canadians elected his government four (4) times and. under his leadership, despite the deep divisions evident in Canada over the nature of Canadian nationalism. The country remained together. Based on your reading of this chapter, why do you believe that Laurier was as effective as he was in his time as prime minister? In other words what particular skills or qualities did he bring to the office of prime minister?