In this anthology of speeches and writings since 1970, eminent Canadian thinkers, journalists, and political leaders explain how the government under Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau deceived people and denied justice in October 1970. Arguing that Trudeau violated the human rights of hundreds of individuals by imposing the War Measures Act?in response to the kidnappings of British Trade Consul James Cross and Labour Minister Pierre Laporte?this compilation reveals the motives behind the strained relationship between Quebec and Canada. This book includes material by Margaret Atwood, Tommy Douglas, Don Jamieson, Eric Kierans, Peter C. Newman, Brian Moore, and Desmond Morton.

Guy Bouthillier taught political science at the Université de Montréal for thirty years. He holds a law degree from McGill University and a PhD from the Sorbonne (Paris). Édouard Cloutier is honorary professor of political science at the Université de Montréal. He holds a PhD from the University of Rochester. Édouard Cloutier is a former co-editor of the Canadian Political Science Review and former president of the Société québécoise de science politique.

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"A fresh take on Trudeau's act . . . A fascinating anthology."  “Maclean's Magazine

"This anthology presents the experiences [of many] opposed to the controversial decision of Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau to impose draconian war powers during peacetime in 1970. . . . Trudeau invoked the War Measures Act, suspending civil rights and due process, resulting in hundreds of arrests . . . and thousands of late night searches of private homes and citizens." “Book News Inc. (April 1, 2011)

"I was delighted that someone finally had the courage to tell the truth: that Pierre Trudeau and Marc Lalonde both lied to me about why the War Measures Act was imposed?but it took 40 years before the facts were published. This is a compelling and essential book."  “Peter C. Newman, Canadian journalist