The Act gave the federal government broad powers to maintain security and order during “war, invasion or insurrection.” The Act was used to suspend the civil liberties of “enemy aliens” during both world wars. This led to mass arrests, detentions and internment. The Act was also used during the 1970 October Crisis.
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October 16, 1970. The federal government invoked the War Measures Act. The act gave police, judicial and military authorities extended powers, and suspended ...
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