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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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  • 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, 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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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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    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
    McRuer, J. C. (James Chalmers), 1890-1985
    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(...)
    Loek, Dick
    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.
    James, Norman
    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
    James, Norman
    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
    James, Norman
    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
    Bezant, Graham
    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(...)
    Gale, George Alexander, 1906-1997
    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
    Ashley & Crippen
    10/31/1953
    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
    McRuer, J. C. (James Chalmers), 1890-1985
    6/26/1964
    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]
    Bourassa, Robert, 1933-1996
    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
    McRuer, J. C. (James Chalmers), 1890-1985
    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(...)
    Gale, George Alexander, 1906-1997
    7/3/1964