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Freedom may be endangered unless the government provides more safeguards for the civil rights of its citizens, former chief Justice J. C. McRuer, 78, (...)
Freedom may be endangered unless the government provides more safeguards for the civil rights of its citizens, former chief Justice J. C. McRuer, 78, (...)

Freedom may be endangered unless the government provides more safeguards for the civil rights of its citizens, former chief Justice J. C. McRuer, 78, (...)

Date3/6/1968
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Original Toronto Star caption: Freedom may be endangered unless the government provides more safeguards for the civil rights of its citizens, former chief Justice J. C. McRuer, 78, warned yesterday, explaining to newsmen main points in the 559 recommendations in preliminary repot of 4-year study by Royal Commission on Civil Rights.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0067840F
J. C. McRuer, a former chief justice of Ontario, says in his report on civil rights that Ontario should appoint ombudsmen to deal with regional governments
J. C. McRuer, a former chief justice of Ontario, says in his report on civil rights that Ontario should appoint ombudsmen to deal with regional governments
10/28/1969
Former chief justice weds. Hon. J. C. McRuer, 78, a former chief justice of the Ontario SUpreme Court, and his bride, Robina Dow, 65, are seen leaving(...)
Former chief justice weds. Hon. J. C. McRuer, 78, a former chief justice of the Ontario SUpreme Court, and his bride, Robina Dow, 65, are seen leaving(...)
2/8/1969
Norman Browne rolls his own cigarettes, it's cheaper. Regardless of his income he lives on $25 a week. This insures that I stay poor and thus safeguards my freedom and independence. Being poor, he says, is fun.
Norman Browne rolls his own cigarettes, it's cheaper. Regardless of his income he lives on $25 a week. This insures that I stay poor and thus safeguards my freedom and independence. Being poor, he says, is fun.
6/6/1969
Protection of civil rights for citizens in Ontario must be strengthened, former justice J
Protection of civil rights for citizens in Ontario must be strengthened, former justice J
3/6/1968
Protection of civil rights for citizens in Ontario must be strengthened, former justice J
Protection of civil rights for citizens in Ontario must be strengthened, former justice J
3/6/1968
Down on the farm: Cutting the family Christmas tree provides fun and exercise for the family, but after it's in the home, it can become a potential safety hazard unless proper precautions are taken
Down on the farm: Cutting the family Christmas tree provides fun and exercise for the family, but after it's in the home, it can become a potential safety hazard unless proper precautions are taken
12/17/1976
Move over, dad: Mr. Justice George A. Gale, who succeeds J. C. McRuer as chief justice of Onatrio July 1, welcomes his son, Robert William, 25, into t(...)
Move over, dad: Mr. Justice George A. Gale, who succeeds J. C. McRuer as chief justice of Onatrio July 1, welcomes his son, Robert William, 25, into t(...)
6/26/1964
Retiring chief justice J. C. McRuer, shown speaking to Osgoode graduates, received an honorary doctorate of laws at yesterday's ceremony
Retiring chief justice J. C. McRuer, shown speaking to Osgoode graduates, received an honorary doctorate of laws at yesterday's ceremony
6/26/1964
Chief justice J. C. McRuer of Ontario High Court ruled that if the Toronto Police Commission did not issue taxi license to Thomas Ross, contempt charges against mayor would continue
Chief justice J. C. McRuer of Ontario High Court ruled that if the Toronto Police Commission did not issue taxi license to Thomas Ross, contempt charges against mayor would continue
10/31/1953
Quebec Premier Robert Bourassa's proposed language bill violates our rights and threatens our freedom as Canadian citizens, Montreal reader says in letter. [Incomplete]
Quebec Premier Robert Bourassa's proposed language bill violates our rights and threatens our freedom as Canadian citizens, Montreal reader says in letter. [Incomplete]
10/25/1973
James McRuer: His report on civil rights led to many important and wide-ranging reforms
James McRuer: His report on civil rights led to many important and wide-ranging reforms
5/4/1972
New Chief Justice takes over. Retiring Chief Justice J.C. McRuer (left) congratulates his successor, George Alexander Gale and Mrs. Gale, following Mr(...)
New Chief Justice takes over. Retiring Chief Justice J.C. McRuer (left) congratulates his successor, George Alexander Gale and Mrs. Gale, following Mr(...)
7/3/1964