There was far more enlistment from immigrants from the British Isles than from those born in Canada. An article like this one from The Ayr News demonstrated why Canadians ought to contribute all they can whether they enlist or give to the Canadian Patriotic Fund.
The article listed the ten reasons why Canadians should contribute. These reasons were mostly related to Canada honouring its duty to the Empire that was protecting it and to encouraging those still at home to do all they can to help those who have already gone to the front.
Readers were meant to feel guilty because they were enjoying the comforts made possible by their fellow countrymen and the mother country.
(“For God, King, and Country,” Ayr News, 12 August 1915.)
