Search JTA's historical archive dating back to 1923

Canadian Parliament Hears Open Door Appeal

January 20, 1939
See Original Daily Bulletin From This Date
Advertisement

Social Credit Leader M.J. Coldwell was on record today as advocating admission to Canada of refugees. In a speech before Parliament which was well received by a majority of the members present, he compared the refugee problem at the beginning of the century to the present situation and pointed out that Canada’s leaders at that time welcomed the refugees with open arms. He pleaded that the Government open the gates to both Jewish and Gentile refugees.

Recommended from JTA

Advertisement