On May 20, Canada was requested to provide seven new battalions and several artillery brigades which would amount to an increase of 10 000 men. This would be added to those in training and the estimated 60 000 Canadian troops already overseas.
Around the same time, it was estimated that there were 250 000 men in Canada who had received military training at some point and were still under the age of 45. The response to the call for more troops was successful, and the order for 10 000 more men was filled promptly.
Three weeks later, on June 9, Minister of Militia, Sam Hughes called for another 35 000 troops. This meant that the Canadian Army’s forces would be increased to a total of 150 000.
(“Ten Thousand More Troops,” Berlin Daily Telegraph, 21 May 1915.; “K. of C. Urge Men to Enlist,” Berlin Daily Telegraph, 25 May 1915.; “Large Force Can Be Raised,” Berlin Daily Telegraph, 2 June 1915; “Hughes Wants 35,000,” Berlin Daily Telegraph, 9 June 1915.
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Minister of Militia Sam Hughes
