Quebec was largely opposed to conscription during both World Wars due to a combination of cultural, linguistic, and political factors. The province's predominantly French-speaking population felt marginalized and viewed conscription as a threat to their identity and autonomy, fearing that it would disproportionately affect them. Additionally, many Quebecers were skeptical of the wars and the motivations behind them, leading to widespread resistance against compulsory military service. This opposition was further fueled by a strong sense of nationalism and a desire for greater provincial powers.
who opposed (argued against) conscription in Australia during world war 1 and why? who opposed (argued against) conscription in Australia during world war 1 and why?
Lapointe persuade Quebec people that Canada joining the war was mandatory. He also said that conscription being forced will cause all Liberal support from Quebec to be gone.
quebec people didnt want to join military since they had no ties to Britain but government forced them in 1945 by conscription. quebec's respnse to conscription was quiet because 2463 conscripts reached front. William Lyon Mackenzie King was scared to introduce because he didn't want to go back on his word.
Quebec's armies joined in on fighting overseas in WWII. However, it was strictly on a volunteer basis. Quebec's people were against Conscription [being forced into fighting].
Various pacifist groups including the Quakers.
During World War I, Canadian conscription was a contentious issue, with strong divisions between English-speaking Canadians, who largely supported it, and French-speaking Canadians, who opposed it due to fears of alienation and the belief that it disproportionately affected their communities. In World War II, while conscription was again controversial, the context had shifted; many Canadians accepted it as a necessity, though tensions remained, particularly in Quebec. Overall, conscription highlighted regional, linguistic, and cultural divides within Canada, shaping national identity and political discourse.
Henri Bourassa and Wilfred Laurier
Many French Canadians also opposed conscription in 1917.
Many opposed their male family members being forced to fighting a war in Europe which did not threaten Australia.
Propaganda was used in Australia during World War I to sway public opinion towards conscription. It involved exaggerating the threat to Australia, questioning the loyalty of those who opposed conscription, and portraying conscription as necessary for the survival of the nation. This propaganda campaign divided the country, leading to two referendums on conscription in 1916 and 1917, both of which were defeated.
1. conscription never appealed to francophone because they did not feel devotion to britain so when they voted no to conscription the gonvernment went against them which angered them. 2. FLQ terrerist group that wanted quebec to seperate from canada 3. bill 101 was introduced which strengthened the french language in quebec 4.quebec felt like they needed for power with the amending formula as quebec felt the charter would override the language laws which issues were not resolved in the kitchen accord. 5. the notwithstanding clause enables changes if 7/10 provinces with 50% of canada s population witch excluded quebec if ontario was included
Conscription deeply divided Australia in the early 1900's. Many families (and citizens for that matter) did not agree with boyhood conscription, so an opposition was formed. Conscription is no longer practiced in Australia.