Military Service Act, 1917
Canadian political act aimed at recruiting soldiers during World War One / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Military Service Act, 1917 (French: Loi concernant le Service militaire)[1] was an Act passed by the Parliament of Canada which introduced conscription in the midst of the First World War.[2] It was passed due to a shortage of volunteers and was an effort to conscript more soldiers.
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Military Service Act, 1917 | |
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Parliament of Canada | |
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Citation | 7-8 Geo. V c. 19 |
Territorial extent | Canada |
Royal assent | 29 August 1917 |
Status: Repealed |
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