The Lines were Drawn
August 1914
August 4, War is declared by the British Parliament, Canada is automatically at War. On August 6, the Canadian Militia is mobilized and recruiting begins for active service overseas and home defense.
Thousands of Canadian men and women were called upon to contribute to the effort required for the First World War, an event that transformed our nation, culture, economy, and identity.
619,636 enlisted with the Canadian Expeditionary Force, with approximately 424,000 of those serving overseas. 59,544 died during the war - 51,748 of them as a result of enemy action.
This web site will be a memorial to those Canadians that gave their lives during World War I.