What was conscription and what was its impact on Canada and Canadians in World War 2?

Answer 1

Conscription had little impact on WWII mostly because a lot of men were going to sign up voluntarily for the service that the US army could not handle them all. They were all given a number and sent home and when their number was called they would then go enlist in the army. It is where the modern Selective Service comes from.

Answer 2

pro of conscription-support the allies with more soldiers. con of conscription-ripped up the relations of English Canadians and the French Canadians. English wanted conscription, the French did not. Pros Volunterring overseas were slowing down by 1944. More people were needed to fullfill the Canadian troop commitment French Canadians denied to participate in the world war

Answer 3

Canada voted for concsription in 1942. The English voted for it and the french voted against.

Although a plebiscite was held to allow conscription in Canada in 1942, men were not actually sent overseas until 1945. A total of 63% of Canadians voted for conscription however King held off until things got even worse.

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Answer 4

Conscription is when the government forces men and women to go to war with out any kind of choice. Most of the English speaking Canadians agreed with Conscription but very few French-English Canadians agreed because of how they were treated during WW1.

About 100,000 were conscripted in the Canadian army in WW2.The RCN and RCAF were all-volunteers.

Answer 5

Um so that they could help each other out because the british had basically abandoned them. BNA (British North America) also wanted some land to the west which is now Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan. If they didn't all come together then they could never claim that land. They wouldn't be able to trade without each other. Those are just some pros of joining, i don't know many cons. After all i am only 13. I looked up this question hoping for some more answers because that's all i got.

Answer 6

Yes, there was a crisis. The Mackenzie King govrnment had won re-election with the promise that there would be no conscription of soldiers, which earned them the majority of seats in the electorally important French speaking province of Quebec. But, as the war dragged on, pressure mounted to conscript. Pressue came especialy fomr poarents of those enlisted, who realized that the stronger the military contingent, the better. The King government compromised by bringing in conscription but with the limitation that a conscript would only be required to servce home duty. However, once enlisted, the conscripts were exhorted to sign up for overseas duty. As an indicator of sentiment on the matter of conscription, the mayor of Montreal, the popuular Camillien Houde, was arrested under war measures rules and interned for four years because he publicly promoted resistance to draft registration.

Answer 7

Conscription essentially divided the French and the English of Canada. Basically the French refused to fight and the English were getting tired of making up the ranks. Canada needed more soldiers and since the French refused to fight, the government imposed conscription. So much for Viva la France! Ps Ever wonder why France won't recognize Quebec's claim to sovereignty? Now you know!