MONTH IN CAMP.
EVERY ELIGIBLE CANADIAN.
BETWEEN 21 AND 45 YEARS.
(United Press Association.—Copyright.) ('Received This Day, 12.45 p.m.) OTTAWA, July 30.
Mr J. G. Gardiner (Minister of Agriculture) in the House of Commons said every unmarried Canadian between 21 and 45 years may be compelled to do 30 days military training within the year.
‘‘There is no reason why Canada should not train 1,00.000 men and still operate! her primary and secondary industries. iP'ossibly the calling up of the unmarried, men from 21 to 25 will satisfy the requirements of the first year. The only exemptions will be judges, clergy, polica and fire'men. Employees will be required under penalty to reemploy the trainees.” Mr Gardiner added that Canada was in a better position than ever before to supply foodstuffs to thei "United Kingdom. All her surpluses would be needed sooner or later. I
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 60, Issue 251, 31 July 1940, Page 6
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