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July 2026

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 (now 50 years ago).   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 […]
25 Jul
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Riverdale Library
370 Broadview Avenue
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