Mr. King further emphasized the urgent necessity of a constant supply of munitions and equipment, and the ability of Canada, both industrially and geographically, to meet these needs in large measure. "Canada's capacity to produce the sinews of war—munitions and military supplies of all kinds, as well as essential foodstuffs—is far greater than it was in 1914," he declared. "Our financial of exchange control to "control Canada's financial resources and particularly her supplies of foreign exchange."
Other economic steps taken by the Government have included the appointment of a board to prevent hoarding, profiteering, and undue rise in prices of necessities; a board to direct and ce-ordinate the production of essential foods and fibres; a board to license. shipping; and a board to "study economic problems as they arise during the war and to advise the government, from time to time, in connection with the ce-ordination of the work of government boards and agencies operating in the economic fell" Measures have also been taken to ensure the internal security of Canada, registration of aliens, protection against sabotage and espionage, effective censorship and the use of voluntary services for war work.
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