what groups of canadians come under suspicion of being communists? what actions taken aginst these people?
I think western countires come under suspicion, i not sure about this answer.
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This may be what Mohammad is looking for -- about Communists during the Cold War.
"Despite its comparatively moderate stance towards Communism, the Canadian state continued intensive surveillance of Communists and sharing of intelligence with the US. It played a middle power role in international affairs, and pursued diplomatic relations with Communist countries that the US had severed ties with, such as Cuba and China after their respective revolutions. Canada argued that rather than being soft on Communism, it was pursuing a strategy of "constructive engagement" whereby it sought to influence Communism through the course of its international relationships."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_in_the_Cold_War#Fears_of_Communist_subversion
The Communist Party is a small, but legal party in Canada. No action is taken against them.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communist_Party_of_Canada
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During the Cold War era, the Canadian government and intelligence agencies, in line with the prevailing anti-communist sentiment, suspected various groups of Canadians of being sympathetic to or affiliated with communism. Some of the groups that came under suspicion included:
1. Labour Unions: Communist Party members and sympathizers were believed to be active within certain labor unions, especially those representing industrial workers.
2. Intellectuals and Academics: Professors, writers, artists, and intellectuals who expressed left-wing or socialist views were often viewed with suspicion and monitored.
3. Student Groups: University and college students who advocated for social justice, workers' rights, or anti-imperialist causes were sometimes seen as potential communist sympathizers.
4. Immigrant Communities: Immigrants from countries with communist regimes, such as Eastern European nations and China, faced scrutiny due to assumptions that they might have communist sympathies.
5. Indigenous Activists: Indigenous rights activists who fought for land rights and self-determination were also targeted as potential communist sympathizers.
As for the actions taken against these people, several measures were implemented to counter communist influence:
1. Surveillance and Monitoring: Government agencies, notably the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), closely monitored suspected communist activities, infiltrating organizations and conducting surveillance operations.
2. Blacklisting and Employment Restrictions: Individuals suspected of communist sympathies often faced employment discrimination, with their names being added to blacklists, making it difficult for them to find work in certain sectors.
3. Criminal Investigations and Prosecutions: Some individuals were targeted for their communist activities and faced criminal prosecutions under various laws like the Criminal Code or the Official Secrets Act.
4. Deportations: Immigrants deemed to be communist sympathizers faced deportation from Canada under the deportation provisions of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
It's important to note that while suspicion and actions against individuals with communist leanings were widespread during the Cold War, not all suspicions were accurate or justified. Civil liberties and freedom of expression were sometimes compromised in the process.