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1 Canadian Expeditionary Force World War One (1914-1918)

2 The Call to War After giving an ultimatum to Germany, Britain declares war on August 4, 1914 Canada follows suit as a member of the British empire

3 Mobilization Canada only had 3100 permanent troops in 1914. Began looking for 20000 volunteers on August 8. 40000 volunteered and the Minister of Militia refused to enroll more recruits for 1 st contingent.

4 Minister of Militia and Defense Sir Sam Hughes (1853-1921) Teacher, newspaper editor, MP Victoria- Haliburton (1892-1904) President of Dominion Rifle Association Recommended Ross Rifle for Cdn. Militia Mobilized 1 st Cdn. contingent 1911-1916

5 Ross Rifle Issued to all recruits More suited to hunting and target practice Tended to jam in mud and when used with British ammunition Replaced with Lee Enfield MKIII rifle Quebec City, 1900-1905

6 Training Camp Valcartier, Quebec 16 miles West of Quebec City One day march to transports Housed 32000 recruits

7 Valcartier Training Camp

8 Tent City Kitchen Facilities Bathing Facilities

9 Canadian Navy transport H.M.S. Olympic Left Valcartier for Quebec on foot— September 23 32 ship convoy left Gaspe on October 3, 1914 Arrived in Plymouth on October 14

10 War Measures Act August 22, 1914 Gave government right to do any deemed necessary “for the security, defense, peace, order and welfare of Canada” Government had control of the economy and the transportation, and production of goods Required registration of all immigrants of “enemy nationality”

11 Petewawa Internment Camps Arriving at Camp Forced Labour

12 Bibliography of Sources “Archival Resources for Teachers”, http://archives.queensu.ca/wwi/ http://archives.queensu.ca/wwi/ “Canada in Flanders”, www.rootsweb.comwww.rootsweb.com “Canadian Heritage Galleries”, www.canadianheritage.org www.canadianheritage.org “General Sam Hughes”, www.kawarthalakesevents.com www.kawarthalakesevents.com National Gallery. “Canada and the First World War”, http://www.archives.ca/05/0518_e.html http://www.archives.ca/05/0518_e.html

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