The New Student's Reference Work/Borden, Robert Laird

Borden, Robert Laird, became premier of Canada after the defeat of the Laurier ministry on the reciprocity issue in 1911. He was born in Grand Pre, Nova Scotia, June 26, 1854, and educated at Acadia Villa Academy, Horton. He studied law and was called to the bar in 1878. He soon rose to a high place in his profession. In 1896 he became a member of parliament and was elected leader of the conservative party in 1901.