World War II on the Canadian Home Front

Complete the crossword, then click on "Check" to verify your answer. Click on a number in the grid to get a free letter and/or see the clue.
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| 1. | Some within this group of French Canadians flirted with fascist ideology. | | 3. | Referendum (synonym). | | 4. | Situated, originating in, or relating to lands beyond the sea. | | 6. | A Canadian brigade of conscripts are sent to Kiska on August 15, 1943, located on these islands. | | 8. | This gun was ubiquitous in British and Commonwealth armies, used in rifle sections and in Universal carriers. | | 9. | A person who is skilled or trained in caring for the sick or infirm especially under the supervision of a physician. | | 10. | A group of persons who by virtue of position or education exercise much power or influence. | | 12. | This Organization is reknowned for its polls. In November 1941, it stated that 61% of Canadians favoured conscription if it was necessary. | | 14. | In Autumn 1944, this Colonel is Minister of Defence in Canada. |
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| 2. | A body of people entitled to vote. | | 3. | For women, it became more equivalent to the ones of men in July 1943. | | 5. | The state of being mobilized. | | 7. | He participated to the League for the Defence of Canada and, many years later, became Prime minister of Canada. | | 11. | To watch secretly usually for hostile purposes. | | 13. | This Canadian Ministry asked women to work during World War II, notably in military manufactures, for the sake of ultimate victory. |
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