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Spence, Ruth Elizabeth

 
9781334450280: Prohibition in Canada (Classic Reprint): A Memorial to Francis Stephens Spence

Synopsis

Prohibition in Canada: A Memorial to Francis Stephens Spence is a focused historical account of how temperance laws shaped Canadian society.

This volume memorializes Francis Stephens Spence while tracing provincial and federal efforts to regulate alcohol in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The pages illuminate the sequence of prohibitory laws, court challenges, and plebiscites across provinces like Prince Edward Island, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and beyond. It reflects the debates between provincial power and Dominion authority, and shows how campaigns, legislative maneuvers, and enforcement shaped daily life and policy.
  • Explains key laws and amendments that restricted or attempted to restrict liquor sales.
  • Details how plebiscites and referendums influenced provincial and national approaches to prohibition.
  • Highlights the roles of temperance organizations, churches, and political figures in shaping policy.
  • Describes notable legal decisions and constitutional questions surrounding prohibitory legislation.
Ideal for readers of Canadian history, legal history, and temperance movements who want a concise, document-based view of this era.

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