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Jehovah's Witnesses in Canada
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Jehovah's Witnesses in Canada
What became of Mrs. Jeckel's report? one was given as follows: "I hear they have planned something to take place at Easter, they speak of this in their meetings, but I have not been able to catch on to what it is, for, at their meetings they speak in symbolic language.” (The Memorial of Christ's Death.)
About
Today, there are about 118,533 publishers in Canada. But when did Canada get the good news? What challenges did the Witnesses face?
Synopsis
Jehovah's Witnesses are politically neutral, and do not participate in activities other denominations practice. This is the root of most of the persecution.
Key Players
Canada Police
Maurice Duplessis
Charles T. Russell
Ernest Lapointe
Canada Supreme Court
Turning Point
Turning
Point
The 2 World Wars caused a wave of persecution to begin in Canada.
World War I
Subtopic
In 1918, The clergy influenced the government to ban "The Finished Mystery," and some editions of "Bible Student's Monthly." Possessing these publications could result in a $5,000 fine. They also planted a spy into the organization. Her name was Mrs. Jeckle.
World War II
Subtopic
on July 4, 1940, Canadian Minister of Justice Ernest Lapointe declared that Jehovah's Witnesses were banned. In 1946, Brother Knorr announced that there would be a new publication out, Quebec's Burning Hate. Duplessis retaliated by saying that anyone found distributing this magazine would be charged with sedition removing the liquor license of a wealthy Jehovah's Witness, financially ruining him.
Timeline
1954
1940
Jehovah's Witnesses Banned
Bill Number 38 was issued and disregarded.
1880
1946
Bible Students first come to Canada
Duplessis attacks the witnesses
Timeline
The Ban was lifted
1943
The Finished Mystery and other publications were banned.
Number of Witnesses: 28,540. Number of Congregations: 70
1918
1956
Impact
Many people were shocked to learn about such persecution to peace loving and law abiding citizens. Many were interested and started to learn more about Jehovah and the kingdom. By the year 2000 there were 111,000 witnesses in Canada.