The Grim History of the Death Penalty in Canada

Death by hanging was a grim reality within the Canadian criminal justice system until its abolition in 1976. But what did capital punishment look like in Canada? In this session, author Lorna Poplak will present the history of the death penalty in Canada, with a focus on the inconsistent application of the death sentence, the treatment of women, wrongful conviction, the difficult journey toward abolition, and the last two hangings at Toronto’s notorious Don Jail.

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For: Adults (18+), Older Adults, Younger Adults (18-24). Programme type: Author Talks & Lectures, History & Genealogy. Location in branch: Second floor program room. Registration is required. Limited to 40 participants. Registration closes at the programme start. Contact: Pape/Danforth, 416-393-7727.