The narrative of Canadian military history is often one of dutiful service and unwavering loyalty. However, beneath this surface lies a complex tapestry of dissent, resistance, and outright mutiny. These acts of insubordination, though often suppressed or minimized, provide crucial insights into the social, political, and economic forces that shaped Canada. This thesis aims to move beyond the commonly cited mutinies at Kinmel Park and Terrace, offering a comprehensive examination of military insubordination within Canadian borders and among Canadian forces abroad. It will explore the diverse motivations behind these actions, the varying degrees of severity, and the historical contexts that fostered them. Furthermore, it will address the challenges of historical interpretation, recognizing that the term "mutiny" is not always applied consistently and that records may be incomplete or biased.

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