Government, in the last analysis, is organized opinion. Where there is little or no public opinion, there is likely to be bad government.

From the outset of the war, the Canadian people have clearly shown that it is their desire to help in every way to make Canadas war effort as effective as possible.

Let it be remembered, too, that at a time of war, nearly every one is under great strain.

When gasoline and rubber are rationed, electric power and transport facilities are becoming increasingly scarce, and manpower shortages are developing, it is difficult for people to understand their increased use for other than the most vital needs of war.

Far more has been accomplished for the welfare and progress of mankind by preventing bad actions than by doing good ones.

The people of Canada do not wish as a result of mass immigration to make a fundamental alteration in the character of our population. Large scale immigration from the Orient would change the fundamental composition of the Canadian population.

For one cause or another, it has become necessary to impose restrictions upon the use of many commodities, including not a few of the necessities of life.