1 20 1 https://declassified.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/8fdf1cfe35c2c05fc45fb6c7d6768d6c.pdf 9b421eca7f0a3749b4c58e8060e641e4 PDF Text Text Document disclosed under the Access to Information Act Document divulgue en vertu de la Loi sur I'acces a /'information MEMORANDUM —, Privy Council Office Ottawa September .10., 1952 MOTE FOR FILE: This first draft of the Privy Council war book is held for historiaal purposes only, having been discontinued as the Government War Book is now in the process of revision. A.A.B. 000006 �Document disclosed under the Access to Information Act Document divulgue en vertu de la Loi sur I'acces a /'informal SECRET PRIVY COUNCIL OFFICE DEPARTMENTAL WAR BOOK. CHAPTER I - GENERAL This Chapter deals with action tbo be taken by the Cabinet, External Affairs and certain other departments in preparation for a possible emergency and on the outbreak of war. PART I 1* — PRECAUTIONARY STAGE The Secretary of State for External Affairs will report to the Cabinet from time to time on the international situation, particularly with regard to developments creating a condition of emergency which affects Canada, or which involves a threat to the peace.. *1. On Cabinet decision that particular measures of an emergency character should be taken: (a) The Secretary to the Cabinet will arrange with depart. ments concerned for the provision of such submissions or drafts as may be required and will advise the departments concerned of the Cabinet decision as to the extent to which emergency measures will be carried out. (b) The Chairman of the Committee on the War Book will convene a meeting of the Committee to examine the existing plans for an emergency, as set out in the Government War Book. 2. The Cabinet may decide that the threat of war is so imminent as to warrant the institution of a state of readiness. When a state of readiness is institutes.: 000007 �Document disclosed under the Access to Information Act Document divulgue en vertu de la Loi sur faeces a {'information -2- (a) The Secretary to the Cabinet will inform all government departments and will instruct them to take action on all approved measures (short of those dependent on the War Measures Act). (b) The Clerk of the Privy Council will submit for signature by appropriate Ministers and for consideration by the Governor in Council, all draft submissions not dependent on the War Measures Act that are appended to the War Book, and will inform departments concerned when these have been approved. 3. The Cabinet may decide that a national emergency" should be proclaimed and that the provisions of the War Measures Act be put into effect. (a) Upon such decision: The Clerk of the Privy Council will arrange (in consultation with JUSTICE) for submissions to the Governor in Council invoking the War Measures Act and putting into effect the Defence of Canada Regulations , (b) The Clerk of the Privy Council will, upon the Governor in Council approving: (i) inform all government departments that the War* Measures Act is in effect and that they should take the steps required in the Government War Bookj and (ii) arrange with the Secretary of State for the publication of the Proclamation In the CANADA GAZETTE; and 000008 �Document disclosed under the Access to Information Act Document divulgue en vertu de la Loi sur faeces a {'information -3- (c) THE CLERK OF THE PRIVY COUNCIL will submit, for signature by appropriate Ministers and for the consideration of the Governor in Council, all draft submissions, including those dependent on the War Measures Act, that are appended to the Government War Book and, upon receiving such approval, shall inform government departments concerned that the Orders in Council had been passed. (d) THE SECRETARY TO THE CABINET will seek instructions from the Prime Minister: (i) as to whether the standard practices for meetings of Cabinet and Special Committee of Council, the preparation of agenda, the circulation of documents, the submission of draft Orders and the communication of decisions will be followed. Appendix to this Chapter outlines the practices now in use; (ii) as to the degree of circulation of Cabinet conclusions. (ill) (See Appendix to this Chapter); as to the attendance of the Chiefs of Staff at Cabinet War Committee (or Cabinet) meetings and as to arrangements for the preparation and periodic submission by the Chiefs of appro ciat ions. (e) THE SECRETARY TO THE CABINET will submit to the Prime Minister, tot consideration and direction, proposals for: (i) closer, integration of the Joint Staff with the Cabinet Secretariat (particularly the Defence Section thereof). Appendix of this Chapter elaborates on some of the decisions that will have to be made; 000009 �Document disclosed under the Access to Information Act Document divulgue en vertu de la Loi sur faeces a {'information -4- (ii) ensuring that the Cabinet War Committee (or Cabinet) are kept up to date on the progress of military operations. Suggested proposals are outlined in Appendix _______ to this Chapter. (f) THE SECRETARY TO THE CABINET will submit, for consideration by the Prime Minister, proposals for Privy Council Office emergency measures as set out in Appendix to this Chapter and, after decision, w i l l put these into e f f e c t to the e x t e n t approved. 4. THE CABINET will decide whether Cabinet Committees should be recognized on a war basis. (a) THE SECRETARY TO THE CABINET will submit proposals for the consideration of the Prime Minister. Appendix ________ to this chapter suggests certain Cabinet Committees along with their terms of reference. 5. THE CABINET will decide whether new departments should be established, certain departmental functions reallocated for war purposes and arrangements made for the suspension of non-essential government activities and consequent reduction or elimination of personnel requirements. (a) THE SECRETARY TO THE CABINET will, (i) as Chairman of the Committee on the War Book, submit proposals with regard to new departments and to the re-allocation of functions consideration to be given to forming a Department of Munitiof*3-"tffl-d«-g**ffp,3ry and a Department of Prices and Civilian Supply. 000010 �Document disclosed under the Access to Information Act Document divulgue en vertu de la Loi sur faeces a {'information -5- (ii) will submit to the Prime Minister proposals for liaison between new departments and the Privy Council Office, as included in Appendix to this Chapter. 6, THE CABINET will decide whether certain departments should be classified as war departments for purposes of obtaining priorities in staff, office accommodation and ! equipment: (a) THE SECRETARY TO THE CABINET will submit proposals as to which departments should be classified as war departments. These proposals will be dependent upon any arrangements made by the Civil Service Commission and the Department of Public Works for staff and accommodation. 7. THE CABINET will decide whether additional safeguards for the security of information should be instituted: (a) THE SECRETARY TO THE CABINET, as Chairman of the Security Panel, will: (i) submit a draft directive for circulation under Cabinet authority to departments and agencies; (ii) submit proposals for reconstitution on a wartime basis; (iii) submit recommendations as to what special precautions should be taken on such matters as courier services (transfer of responsibilities re censorship policy to an Interdepartmental Committee) and preparations for port security; (b) THE SECRETARY TO THE CABINET will decide what additional security measures should be put into effect in the Privy Council Office — Appendix to this Chapter. 000011 �Document disclosed under the Access to Information Act Document divulgue en vertu de la Loi sur faeces a {'information -6- 8. CABINET will decide whether provincial governments should be informed of the degree of emergency. (The Secretary of State will inform provincial governments). (a) THE SECRETARY TO THE CABINET will inform the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories and the Commissioner of the Yukon Territory — in the latter case, sending a copy of such notification to the Deputy Minister of Resources and Development. PART II Emergency or-War Stage 1. Upon proclamation that a national emergency exists and that the provisions of the War Measures Act are operative, THE CABINET will decide whether there should be a proclamation declaring that a state of war exists with any State or States • (a) THE CLERK OF THE PRIVY COUNCIL will inform all government departments on the issuance of such a proclamation. (b) THE SECRETARY TO THE CABINET will: (1) forward a resolution respecting the proclamation to the Clerk of the House of Commons and the Clerk of the Senate for intruduction into Parliament; (ii) seek approval of any measures in Part I pertaining to the Privy Council Office not already settled and put them into effect. 000012 �Document disclosed under the Access to Information Act Document divulgue en vertu de la Loi sur faeces a {'information APPENDIX The Normal Procedures for Conduct of Cabinet and Privy Council Business CABINET (a) Meetings of Cabinet will be called by the Secretary to the Cabinet on instructions from the Prime Minister. Normally, there will' be one regular meeting a week, for which an agenda with supporting documents will be circulated in advance. Agenda and documents for additional meetings may be set out as the Prime Minister directs. (b) Supporting documents will be obtained by the Secretary from departments concerned or prepared, under his ' direction, in the Privy Council Office. •(c) Ministers will be informed of decisions, either through circulation of Cabinet Conclusions with a covering note, or by letter. Where appropriate, copies of this note or letter may be sent to Deputy Heads and, in some cases, Heads of agencies. explanatory note of (See ) COUNCIL (a) Meetings of the Special Committee of Council will be called by the Clerk of the Privy Council. (b) Submissions from departments, signed by the Minister, are required to be in the Privy Council Office the day before the meeting. (c) Submissions involving new questions of policy or major extensions of existing policy will be placed first before Cabinet for consideration and approval. (d) The Clerk of the Privy Council will have prepared appro- priate Orders and Minutes, based on the signed submission, and will submit these to Council. 000013 �Document disclosed under the Access to Information Act Document divulgue en vertu de la Loi sur faeces a {'information -2- (e) After being passed by Council, the Orders and Minutes will be forwarded to the Governor General for approval. (f) Upon notice of approval, copies of Orders In Council and Minutes will be distributed to the Departments and Agencies concerned. tion (?) 000014 �Document disclosed under the Access to Information Act Document divulgue en vertu de la Loi sur I'acces a /'information APPENDIX CIRCULATION OF CONCLUSIONS In connection with advice to Ministers as to Cabinet decisions on implementation of measures in the War Book, the Secretary to the Cabinet will seek instructions from the Prime Minister as to whether Cabinet Conclusions and Cabinet War Committee minutes shall be given a full, a limited, or no circulation. If the circulation is to be limited, the Prime Minister will designate the receiving Ministers. NB - This conditioned by recent change in procedures by which all Ministers not receiging conclusions get record of decisions. 000015 �Document disclosed under the Access to Information Act Document divulgue en vertu de la Loi sur faeces a {'information APPENDIX SECURITY THE SECRETARY TO THE CABINET will decide what additional security measures should be put into effect in the Privy Council Office. Decision will be required for the following: (a) use of locked boxes for circulation of Cabinet and other papers, and letters, outside the East Block. envelopes (b) use of (locked boxes) for similar circulation within the East Block. (c) extension of the receipt book system to cover all security material circulated both in and outside the office. (d) use of additional safes and locking-bars to cabinets. (e) security staff (24 hours) Passes? (f) disposal of classified waste. etc. 000016 �Document disclosed under the Access to Information Act Document divulgue en vertu de la Loi sur faeces a {'information APPENDIX WAR ROOM 1. THE SECRETARY TO THE CABINET will submit to the Prime Minister, for consideration and direction, proposals for ensuring that the Cabinet War Committee (or Cabinet) are kept up to date on the progress of military operations: These proposalswould include: 1. Preparation of regular daily resumes of operational intelligence, for circulation by the Secretary to the Cabinet. 2. Provision and maintenance of maps and plans on which the disposition of military forces will be indicated and which can be displayed periodically to the Cabinet War Committee (or Cabinet) or in a place readily accessible to these bodies. Decision will be required as to whether this work shall be organized through (a) a staff attached to the Cabinet Secretariat and a War Room set up in the East Block. (b) the existing facilities of the J.I.S. and J.P.S; or (c) other means. If the facilities of the J.I.S and J.P.S. are to be employed, decision will be sought as to whether these bodies should be physically associated with the Cabinet Secretariat or remain in their existing location. NB. It would be furtheer proposed that the facilities be provided by the C.J.S. Secretariat, details to be worked out accordingly. 000017 �Document disclosed under the Access to Information Act Document divulgue en vertu de la Loi sur I'acces a /'information APPENDIX JOINT STAFF LIAISON 1. THE SECRETARY TO THE CABINET will submit to the Prime Minister, for consideration and direction, proposals for closer integration of the Joint Staff with the Cabinet Secretariat. Before planning can proceed, decision will be required as to which of the following alternatives would be agreeable: (a) the Joint Staff to be physically moved to the East Block and housed in proximity to the Defence Section of the Cabinet Secretariat; (b) adequate personnel to be seconded from the Joint Staff to augment the Defence Section for maintenance of constant liaison; (c) the Defence Section of the Cabinet Secretariat to be moved physically to a location contiguous to the Joint Staff; or (d) adequate personnel from the Defence Section be seconded to the Joint Staff to maintain constant liaison. 000018 �Document disclosed under the Access to Information Act Document divulgue en vertu de la Loi sur faeces a {'information APPENDIX RE-ORGANIZATION OF CABINET COMMITTEES THE SECRETARY TO THE CABINET will submit to the Minister the following suggested re-organization: THE- CABINET DEFENCE COMMITTEE be reconstituted as the Cabinet War Committee, with the following terms of reference: "To consider questions of general policy relating to the conduct of war activities, to coordinate all such activities and to receive and consider reports from special and other committees; the 3aid Committee to report to the Cabinet upon major matters of policy, to have power to add to its membership, temporarily, as occasions arises, any Minister not of the Committee, and to have in attendance, as when when required, and for the purpose of reporting to and Informing the Committee upon any subject with which it may be concerned, the Chiefs of Staff and any official or employee of the government and any officer of the Naval, Military or Air Forces of Canada". The Cabinet War Committee to consist of: The Prime Minister (Chairman), The Minister of National Defence (Vice-Chairman), The Secretary of State for External Affairs, The Minister of Finance, The Minister of Defence Production. THE CABINET COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC POLICY be reconstituted with the following terms of reference: "To consider and advise on requirements for both military and civil defence policies," - the Committee on Economic Policies to consist of/the Prime Minister, (Chairman)\ The Minister of Trade and Commerce (Vice-Chairman) The Minister of Defence Production, The Minister of Agriculture, The Minister of Labour, The Minister of Trandport, The Minister of Finance, The Minister of Resources and Development (The Minister of Prices and Civilian Supply). THE CABINET COMMITTEE ON MANPOWER PRIORITIES be constituted with the following terms of reference: "To consider and co-relate policy in regard to manpower and to establish priorities so as to make the most effective use of the available manpower pool - the Committee on Manpower Priorities to consist of: 000019 �Document disclosed under the Access to Information Act Document divulgue en vertu de la Loi sur faeces a {'information -2- The The The The The The The NB. (d) Minister Minister Minister Minister Minister Minister Minister of of of of of of of Labour (Chairman), National Defence, Trade and Commerce, Resources and Development, Agriculture, Fisheries, Transport. The Advisory Council on Manpower would presumably report through the Minister of Labour to this Cabinet Committee. A CABINET COMMITTEE ON INFORMATION POLICY BE constituted with the following terms of reference: "To provide policy direction as regards the dissemination of information at home and abroad, and for the conduct of psychological warfare." The Cabinet Committee on Information Policy to include; The The The The <*The Secretary of State for External Affairs (Chairman) Minister of National Defence, Minister of National Revenue (C.B.C.), Minister of Resources and-Development,^ National Film Board^• 000020 �Document disclosed under the Access to Information Act Document divulgue en vertu de la Loi sur I'acces a /'information CHAPTER II A PART I - PRECAUTIONARY STAGE Measures by National Defence This Chapter deals with action to be taken by the Defence Research Board. The objective is to evolve a plan for the full utilization of all research resources for defence purposes, by coordinating scientific effort and by allocating responsibilities between government departments. 1. THE DEFENCE RESEARCH BOARD will review the procedure whereby defence research and development problems involving coordination of scientific efforts between government departments may be referred to the Advisory Panel on Scientific Policy, (a) THE ADVISORY PANEL ON SCIENTIFIC POLICY will eo«j'*&K all matters referred to it by the Defence Research Board. CHAPTER III A PART I. PRECAUTIONARY STAGE Internal Security Measures This Chapter deals with action to be t&ken by the Department of Justice in drafting the Defence of Canada Regulations . 1. THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE WILL review the draft Defence of Canada Regulations and submit them for approval. (a) THE COMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY POWERS LEGISLATION will advise the MINISTER OF JUSTICE with regard to the Defence of Canada Regulations and 'other applicable legislation. 000021 �Document disclosed under the Access to Information Act Document divulgue en vertu de la Loi sur faeces a {'information PART II - EMERGENCY OR WAR STAGE Defence of Canada Regulations 1. ' Upon proclamation that a national emergency exists and the provisions of the War Measures Act are operative, THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE will submit Defence of Canada Regulations and covering submission to the Governor in Council. (a) THE CLERK OF THE PRIVY COUNCIL will inform all departments when the Order has been passed and will ensure that copies of the Order and Regulations are circulated. (List to be appended to this Chapter). CHAPTER III C PART I - PRECAUTIONARY STAGE Internal Security Measures This Chapter deals with action to be taken by the Minister of Justice in regard to the protection of vital points. The problem has three phases — the determination of vital points; assessment as to their vulnerability to air attack or sabotage; and arrangements for their protection. The authority for special protective measures is to be found in the Defence of Canada Regulations. 1. THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE, on the advice of the Committee on Vital Points, will recommend a shoane for the protection of vital points and, on decision being taken, will arrange for the scheme to be put into effect. (a) THE COMMITTEE ON VITAL POINTS will have ready a list of vital points, an assessment of their vulnerability and a proposed scheme for their protection. (b) THE COMMITTEE ON VITAL POINTS will ensure that the relevant sections of the Defence of Canada Regulations cover requirements. 00002 �Document disclosed under the Access to Information Act Document divulgue en vertu de la Loi sur I'acces a /'information CHAPTER IV - CIVIL DEFENCE PART I — PRECAUTIONARY STAGE This Chapter deals with action to be taken by the Minister of National Health and Welfare to make provision for Civil Defence measures that should be taken by or on behalf of the civilian population in the event of enemy attack. 1. THE MINISTER OF NATIONAL HEALTH AND WELFARE will review the list of Civil Defence target areas. (a) THE COMMITTEE ON VITAL POINTS will make available to the Minister of National Health and Welfare the current list of vital points. CHAPTER V A - EBERGENCY OR WAR STAGE (PART I I ) Measures re Shipping and Aircraft This Chapter deals with action to be taken by the Ministers of National Defence, Transport, External Affairs and National Revenue (Customs), regarding the treatment of enemy shipping and aircraft, (1) Upon proclamation that a national emergency exists, THE MINISTER OF NATIONAL DEFENCE will have ready a draft submission to the Governor in Council re the seizure of enemy ships and aircraft (a) THE CLERK OF THE PRIVY COUNCIL will inform External Affairs, National Revenue, National Defence and Transport when the Defence of Canada Regulations have been passed and the Order in Council issued. 000023 �Document disclosed under the Access to Information Act Document divulgue en vertu de la Loi sur faeces a {'information CHAPTER VII A PART I - PRECAUTIONARY STAGE Treatment of Information This Chapter deals with action to be taken by the Department of External Affairs in regard to the planning of public information abroad and psychological warfare. 1. THE' SECRETARY OF STATE FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS will Seek decisions of Cabinet on questions of policy involved in the plans for public information abroad a&SRxat and psychological warfare. (a) THE SECRETARY TO THE CABINET will inform EXTERNAL AFFAIRS as to Cabinet decisions on these matters. 000024 �Document disclosed under the Access to Information Act Document divulgue en vertu de la Loi sur faeces a {'information APPENDIX STAFF 1. THE SECRETARY TO THE CABINET w i l l submit to the Prime M i n i s t e r , f o r c o n s i d e r a t i o n and d i r e c t i o n , p r o p o s a l s f o r r e - o r g a n i z a t i o n and a d d i t i o n s t o t he s t a f f of the P r i v y Council Office consequent upon t h e r e - o r g a n i z a t i o n of Cabinet Committees and upon a c t i o n s e t , o u t the v a r i o u s s t a g e s of the Government War Book. s t a f f r e q u i r e m e n t s would have to be o b t a i n e d in Any from: (a) the r e - o r g a n i z a t i o n of e x i s t i n g s t a f f ; (b) the loan of personnel from other departments; (c) a d d i t i o n of temporary employees from outside the Civi l Service ( U n i v e r s i t i e s , Business, e t c . ) Provision would, of course, have to be made both for s e c r e t a r i a l and c l e r i c a l a s s i s t a n c e . I t might perhaps be taken as a firm p r a c t i c e t h a t a r e p r e s e n t a t i v e from any new department would be attached to t h i s office - - e . g . — the Department of Defence Production and any other new departments t h a t were formed. 000025 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CDWB00007 Title A name given to the resource Privy Council War Book Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Sep-52 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG2, D-28-5(p), "Department of National Defence - Government of Canada, War Book - Privy Council Office War Book," Library and Archives Canada. 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