Memorandum: Re: B.C. Security Commission - travel of Japanese in Canada

Memorandum: Re: B.C. Security Commission - travel of Japanese in Canada

Description

Title Proper RG2 A-5-B REEL C-04875 FILE D ITEM 3
Date(s) 1943
General material designation
This item contains a textual record.
Scope and content
This item comprises a memorandum dated 05 October 1943 concerning the travel of people of Japanese descent in Canada. It refers to the recommendation of Defence Council for the amendment of the B.C. Security Commission Order No. 1 New Series, "to provide that persons of Japanese race in British Columbia must obtain an R.C.M.P. permit prior to travel, for any purpose whatsoever, a distance of five (5) miles from their residence." This proposed amendment is regarded as "totally unworkable and unenforcible" in light of RCMP reports that "no Japanese in Canada has been active in an attempt at sabotage," and that these measures "are not contemplated towards other enemy aliens." Finding an alternative is suggested.
Name of creator
Canada. Privy Council Office created this archive.
Immediate source of acquisition
The digital copies of the records were acquired by the Landscapes of Injustice Research Collective between 2014 and 2018.
The digitization level of this record is unknown.

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Memorandum: Re: B.C. Security Commission - travel of Japanese in Canada
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