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? Author Lorna Poplak will discuss the history of the death penalty in Canada, with a focus on topics such as 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.

Q&A to follow. Signed books available for purchase.

Drop in, no registration required.

Drop Dead

For: Adults (18+), Older Adults. Programme type: Author Talks & Lectures, History & Genealogy. Location in branch: Community Room, Ground Floor. Registration is not required. Contact: Brentwood Branch, 416-394-5240.