The Laurier Era lasted from 1896 to 1911 and was a monumental time in Canadian history. ... Troops were sent a Quebec politician, Henri Bourassa, who had to forfeit his seat in parliament. ... Despite opposition from Laurier and his native province, Canadians did go to war. ... Nonetheless, Laurier was able to guide the Bill through parliament, enacting the Naval Service Act without modification to its original intent. ... One of Canada's three, however, was a representative from Britain (at this time Canada could not engage in foreign relations on its own). ...

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