The Iron Heel of Ruthlessness: Canada’s Hysterical Overreaction to Left-Wing Radicalism a Century Ago

The 1920s and 30s marked the rise of left-wing radicalism in Canada and a brutal crackdown from the powers that be. Following the defeat of the Kaiser, communism had become the new menace to inspire fear and loathing across the nation. This presentation by local author and journalist, Nate Hendley, examines the overreaction to the rise of left-wing radicalism during that time with a focus on specific incidents within Toronto.

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