World War II
Millard was initially critical of World War II - in December 1939 he was arrested under the Defence of Canada Regulations after telling workers in Timmins that " should have democracy here in Canada before we go to Europe to defend it." As a result Millard was jailed and the Canadian offices of the CIO being raided by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
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