began on August 3, 1914. On this date Germany invaded Belgium, and when Britain

moved to defend Belgium World War I had begun. Canada, a member of the British

Empire, was now legally at war with Britain. The Canadian government was not

consulted about going to war. Many Canadians were strong supporters of the British at

this time and proudly went to war by choice. However Francophone Canadians were not

interested in fighting for a British affair that had nothing to do with Canadian interests. In

1918 the horror that many countries had been facing for years finally ceased. The

League of Nations was formed to prevent the atrocities of war from occurring again. This

organization failed miserably when in 1939 Germany invaded Poland, causing England

and France to declare war on Germany. World War II had been instigated. One week

later Canada also declared war, for support for Britain was still strong in the country.

This six year war resulted in the deaths of 14 million people.

Many believe that Canada’s involvement in both World Wars I and II, was

unnecessary. During these 10 years of fighting (both World Wars) 101700 Canadians

Canadians viewed this opposition to conscription as unpatriotic. In Quebec, conscription

Others feel Canada’s past involvement in World Wars I and II acted as

debt. Also, the unity crisis created by conscription1 has been yet another damage to a

government pursing the equality of rights at all times. Canada has experienced and

and equality, and increased agricultural production by 40%. Canada’s involvement in

prove itself capable of independence. In 1931 the statute of Westminister granted

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