June, 1947
Displaced Persons Movement
Order in Council was passed to start the Displaced Persons Movement (1947 – 1952) during which approximately 25,000 Jews were admitted into Canada. The council was initiated under King’s administration, independent of international pressures. This movement provides additional insight for Canadians to critically think about the motivations of Canadian immigration policies: political capitalizations versus humanitarian efforts.
Displaced Persons Movement
Order in Council was passed to start the Displaced Persons Movement (1947 – 1952) during which approximately 25,000 Jews were admitted into Canada. The council was initiated under King’s administration, independent of international pressures. This movement provides additional insight for Canadians to critically think about the motivations of Canadian immigration policies: political capitalizations versus humanitarian efforts.
