In print for the first time since 1971,
Manual for Draft-Age Immigrants to Canada
has once again become relevant in a time of major political upheaval in the United States of America.
First published in 1968 by House of Anansi Press, the
was a handbook for Americans who refused to serve as draftees in the Vietnam War and were considering immigrating to Canada. Conceived as a practical guide with information on the process, the
Manual
also features information on aspects of Canadian society, touching on topics like history, politics, culture, geography and climate, jobs, housing, and universities.
The
went through several editions from 1968–71. Today, as Americans are taking up the discussion of immigration to Canada once again, it is an invaluable record of a moment in our recent history.