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On this day, 17 September 1941, the Canadian government essentially made all strikes in "war industries" illegal. The new order further made it that if any worker went on strike contrary to the new regulations, or encouraged or incited others to strike, then they would be liable to a fine of $500, twelve months in prison, or both.
More information, sources and map: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/12593/canada-hinders-"war-industry"-strikes
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