dec 3, 1971 - Impact of War Measures Act
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FEBRUARY 03, 1971
Impact of War Measures Act
A report tabled in the House of Commons by federal justice minister John Turner reveals that 497 individuals were arrested under both the War Measures Act and the Public Order Act; 435 were released and 62 were charged (32 of these were held without bail).
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