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Conscription 1. WWI broke out in 1914, and Canada got pulled in since it was loyal to Britain 2. Prime Minister Robert Borden wanted to send large numbers and this caused issues. 3. Russia and British were taking heavy casualties 4. The PM wanted Canada to be and stay involved and wanted to raise Canada's reputation 5. Volunteers in Canada were getting difficult to find 6. Established a conscription system and passes the "Military Service Act." was passed on July 24/1917 and became a law on Aug 28, 1917 - gather 100 000 troops for reinforcements. 7. Wilfrid Laurier was the leader of the opposition and felt this would tear the countr