The Canadian Corps, Canada's land army during the war, was formed almost entirely from civilian-soldiers. These soldiers are listening to a speech from Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden, who stands in the car to the left. While the photograph is undated, it was likely taken around 1 July 1918, when tens of thousands of Canadians came together behind the lines for a day of sports and celebrations.
George Metcalf Archival Collection
CWM 19930012-289
Canada and the First World War
