Ottawa House Debate Pushes Canada Into Naval Defence Policy
Sir Wilfrid moves amendment to Premier Borden's naval resolution urging Canada to adopt a permanent naval defence policy. The proposition calls for ships owned and manned by Canada and immediate action to strengthen imperial naval forces on Atlantic and Pacific coasts, challenging postponement of Canadian participation.
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Need for a Permanent Policy in Naval Defense
A summary of Churchill’s 1912 House of Commons speech stresses slow, steady naval buildup. It warns against improvising large expenditures and urges a long term, methodical policy developed over years to raise naval power, cautioning against postponing permanent policy.
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Laurier Emphasizes Canadian Navy Policy Amid Imperial Defense Debates
In Parliament Ottawa on December 13 Sir Wilfrid Laurier argues for a Canadian navy built and manned by Canadians as the proper response to imperial defense concerns. He critiques Conservative calls for direct monetary contributions to Britain and urges a nation built fleet, citing British and Canadian interests and the need to avoid partisan politics in this crucial security issue.
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