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==Early political career (1896β1901)== Campaigning in favour of his party's [[National Policy]], Borden was elected as a [[Member of Parliament (Canada)|member of Parliament]] (MP) in the [[1896 Canadian federal election|1896 federal election]] as a Conservative. However, the Conservative Party as a whole was defeated by the Liberals led by [[Wilfrid Laurier]].<ref name="Bordenbio" /> Though an MP in Ottawa, Borden still practised law back in Halifax. He also remained loyal to Tupper. Borden participated in many House committees and over time emerged as a key figure in the party.<ref name="Bordenbio" />
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