War Measures Act (Canada), as. am.
Title
War Measures Act (Canada), as. am.
Subject
Canada, history, minorities, War Measures Act, Jehovah's Witnesses
Description
The War Measures Act gives the government the authority to take extensive measures to protect Canada, including measures that violate civil and human rights.
In 1940, The Jehovah’s Witnesses as a religion and organization was banned and made illegal pursuant to the authority of the Privy Council under the War Measures Act. This ban lasted until 1943.
In 1940, The Jehovah’s Witnesses as a religion and organization was banned and made illegal pursuant to the authority of the Privy Council under the War Measures Act. This ban lasted until 1943.
Creator
Canada (government)
War Measures Act (5 George V, Chap. 2)
Source
"Canadian War Measures Act." CFR.org. Council on Foreign Relations, 31 Dec. 1969. Web. 6 Mar. 2017.
War Measures Act (5 George V, Chap. 2)
Publisher
Council on Foreign Relations (CFR.Org), online: http://www.cfr.org/canada/canadian-war-measures-act/p24846
Date
1914-1988
Rights
Public Domain
CFR.org. Council on Foreign Relations, 31 Dec. 1969.
Format
PDF
Document
Language
English
Type
document
text
Text
PDF
Original Format
paper
Files
Collection
Citation
Canada (government) and War Measures Act (5 George V, Chap. 2) , “War Measures Act (Canada), as. am.,” Exhibits, accessed May 22, 2025, https://exhibits.library.utoronto.ca/items/show/2269.