What powers did the War Measures Act give to the Canadian Government?

Answer 1

It gives the Governor-general in Council the power to make such regulations as the government thinks fit for the "security, defence, peace, order and well-being of Canada" and in particular: a) to censure, suppress or control publications; b) to arrest, detain, exclude or expel individuals;c) to control ports and the movement of ships;d) to control all forms of transportation;e) to control trade, exports, imports, production, and fabrication;

f) to take over, control, confiscate or dispose thereof or use any property.