History
The first theosophical lodge in Canada was founded on February 16, 1891 in Toronto by Albert Smythe, Emily Stowe, Augusta Stowe-Gullen and Algernon Blackwood. In 1895, the society was divided into two different parts, one adhering to the TS Adyar, the other (the majority) to the Theosophical Society in America. Until 1919 many lodges formed part of the Theosophical Society in America. Following the initiative of Albert Smythe, the TS in Canada was formed, and consisted of 17 lodges with approx. 800 members. Smythe also came in conflict with Annie Besant, and in 1924 she helped to found the Canadian Federation of the Theosophical Society. Therefore, there were in 1924 two Theosophical Societies that were part of the TS Adyar.
In 1992, the TS in Canada became independent. In 1995 there was a divide in the TS of Canada. The lodges in Edmont and Calgary separated from the TS in Canada and formed the independent Edmonton Theosophical Society. The Canadian Federation changed its name later to the Canadian Theosophical Association.
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