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Trudeau's War Measures Act speech
Broadcast Date: Oct. 16, 1970
The prime minister explains why he thinks emergency powers are necessary during the October Crisis.Trudeau's War Measures Act speech
Medium: Television
Program: CBC Television News
Broadcast Date: Oct. 16, 1970
Duration: 19:23
Last updated:
Jan. 26, 2009
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Trudeau's War Measures Act speech.
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Last updated: Jan. 26, 2009.
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