1906
Canadian Navy Establishment Debated
Parliament debates the establishment of a permanent Canadian naval force, a subject that will result in the Naval Service Act of 1910 and the creation of the Royal Canadian Navy.
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Parliament debates the establishment of a permanent Canadian naval force, a subject that will result in the Naval Service Act of 1910 and the creation of the Royal Canadian Navy.
Parliament passes the National Resources Mobilization Act, authorizing conscription for home defence during World War II, a measure that will cause political controversy throughout the war.