Statue of Sir Robert Laird Borden (1854-1937) (City of Ottawa, Ontario)

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As Prime Minister during the First World War, Sir Robert Borden made a significant contribution to Canada's nationhood. He argued successfully that Canada and other countries in the British Empire should be recognized as autonomous nations, both in command of their own troops and in treaty negotiations at the end of the war. In 1918, his government passed the Women's Franchise Act, giving all women the right to vote in federal elections.

Of the 29 entries submitted to the contest for this statue, the winner was from Toronto-based sculptor Frances Loring. On the opening day of a new session of Parliament in 1957, the monument honouring Sir Robert Borden was unveiled.

This statue was originally placed near the south corner of West Block but has been moved to behind Centre Block near the Summer Pavilion.