Deschênes Commission

The Deschênes Commission, officially known as the Commission of Inquiry on War Criminals in Canada, was established by the government of Canada in February 1985 to investigate claims that Canada had become a haven for Nazi war criminals. Headed by retired Quebec Superior Court judge Jules Deschênes, the commission delivered its report in December 1986, after almost two years of hearings.

Commission of Inquiry on War Criminals in Canada
Also known as
  • Deschênes Commission
Commissioner
Inquiry periodFebruary 7, 1985 (1985-02-07) December 30, 1986 (1986-12-30)
AuthorizedOrder in Council P.C. 1985-348
Final Report
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