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Who was Sir Robert Borden?
- The Prime Minister who introduced universal healthcare
- Canada's first Prime Minister
- The Prime Minister who patriated the Constitution
- The Prime Minister who led Canada through World War I and fought for Canada's independent voice on the world stage
Why this is the correct answer
Sir Robert Borden served as Prime Minister from 1911 to 1920 and led Canada through World War I, sending hundreds of thousands of Canadians to fight in Europe. He also insisted that Canada have its own voice at the Paris Peace Conference, laying the groundwork for Canadian independence in foreign affairs.