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Sir Robert Borden, wartime prime minister

Sir Robert Borden, 1911 (Notman studio). Robert Laird Borden cph.3b31281 (cropped) · Notman, Boston · Photo source · Photo licence: Public domain. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.

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Sir Robert Borden, born at Grand-Pré, Nova Scotia, led the Conservative Party from 1901 and was Prime Minister from 1911 to 1920. He guided Canada through the First World War, imposed conscription for overseas service in 1917 and formed a Union government of Liberals and Conservatives. He is remembered above all for insisting that Canada act as an autonomous nation in international diplomacy.

Scope & context

Borden as described in his designation.

Sources behind this record

Sir Robert Laird Borden National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

Importance; plaque text