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The Canada First movement was organized in Toronto in the 1870s to promote the creation of a Canadian nationality in the new country. It was at first supported by Goldwin Smith and Edward Blake. The movement was strongly attacked by supporters of a continuing tie to the United Kingdom, although Canada First never proposed breaking ties with the UK, and Smith and Blake eventually withdrew their support, Smith becoming a proponent of annexation to the United States.

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Canada - Toronto - 1870s - Goldwin Smith - Edward Blake - United Kingdom - United States

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