jun 22, 1976 - House of Commons Abolishing Death Penalty
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Bill C-84 was made to abolish the death penalty in Canada, it was one of the closest votes in history, coming in at 131 to 124 in favour of abolishing the death penalty.
Prime Minister Trudeau intervened with the vote, giving a passionate speech about why it has to be abolished.
The Vote Taking Place
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