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Elected as Prime Minister
Borden won the election over the idea of reciprocity with the US. -
War Measures Act
This Act also allowed the internment of anyone considered a "threat" to Canada. Declaring war on Germany along with the entire British Empire, Borden passed the War Measures Act. (CanadaEncyclopedia) -
Visited the Western Front
Borden visited and talked to the wounded soldiers at the Western Front, concluding the need to introduce conscription (CanadianEncyclopedia). -
Military Service Act
Borden Passed the Military Service Act that introduce Conscription (CanadianEncyclopedia) -
Military Voters Act
The Military Voters Act gave women serving overseas the right to vote, which was passed by Borden and helped him win the 1917 election (Britannica). -
Wartime Elections Act
The Wartime Elections Act gave women who were close relatives of those serving overseas the right to vote. This was passed by Borden and helped bring Borden a victory in the 1917 Election (Britannica). -
Paris Peace Conference
The Paris Peace Conference begins with Canada receiving a seat in result of Borden's demand. The treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations were created at the Conference. -
Arrest of leaders in the Winnipeg Strike
Borden ordered the arrest of leaders in the Winnipeg General Strike, which eventually led to violence (CollectionsCanada). -
Treaty of Versailles
Under Borden, The Treaty of Versailles, which puts severe restrictions on Germany, is signed with Canada's signature (CanadianEncyclopedia). -
Borden retires
Borden retires as Prime Minister of Canada and leaves politics (CanadaInfo).
