(The “Ku Ku Nest” in the province campaigned against= teaching French + wearing the religious habit + the presence of crucifixes in schools.)
In 1972, there were an equal number of members across Canada. 
There were several early Orangemen provincial ministers in most provinces (Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, etc.)

‘The Orange Order’ was very important in Canada and has exerted considerable influence on Canadian political and social life to such an extent that he got involved at the heart of linguistic an religious conflicts that have changed the history of Canada (ever since and even nowadays).