Sir Robert Laird Borden

Borden, Sir Robert Laird (1854–1937), Canadian prime minister (1911–20) who helped his country gain an independent voice in world affairs. Borden became Conservative leader in 1901. He was a vigorous World War I prime minister, forming a Union Party government with pro-conscription Liberals in 1917, and securing separate representation for Canada at the peace conference and in the League of Nations.

See also: Canada.