War Measures Act was 50 years ago

Fifty years ago, Pierre Trudeau activated the War Measures Act at the request of Robert Bourassa and Jean Drapeau. It was the only time the Act was invoked during peacetime – there’s no such act any more, although governments have various emergency provisions available.

The armed forces have a virtual exhibit about how the events felt from the military side. It’s online here.

Le Devoir is adding more pieces to its October Crisis category.