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Canada's Foreign Enlistment Act and the Spanish Civil War.

Authors :
Wentzell, Tyler
Source :
Labour / Travail. Fall2017, Vol. 80, p213-246. 34p. 3 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article discusses the Canadian Foreign Enlistment Act of 1937 which prohibited recruiting and volunteering of Canadians to fight in the Spanish Civil War. It provides a historical context for the law and cities influences from British statutes. The article goes to examine the Foreign Enlistment Act's impact on future recruitment and enlistment practices in Canada.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07003862
Volume :
80
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Labour / Travail
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
126523155
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1353/llt.2017.0048