In the early 20th century, Canada experimented with prohibitions on the consumption of alcohol. There have been some exceptions, but most provincial governments in Canada have enacted some sort of prohibitive laws. The exception is Quebec which only banned spirits, meaning it allowed the production and consumption of beverages, such as beer. This push towards Prohibition began during the mid-19th century. It all started during the Temperance Movement, when supporters voluntarily abstained from alcohol. This abstention was due to the perceived moral lapses of alcohol. However, slowly, various provinces have reversed alcohol restrictions and moved from prohibition to a coordinated system. There were several reasons for this change: lack of enforcement, lack of effectiveness in targeting, change in public support or thinking, and economic factors. It is important to talk about the Temperance Movement to better understand Canadian Prohibition. The Temperance Movement began in the 19th century and one of its main goals was to cure society of the evils of alcohol. This evil has damaged the family unit and society. According to those who abstained, alcohol is responsible for the break-up of families. This may be due to the fear that a “drunken husband” would mistreat defenseless family members. This was the point of view of teetotalers who abstained from alcoholic beverages for moral reasons. Teetotalers thought that their morals came from the Judeo-Christian God and that curing society from the evil of alcohol was necessary for "social salvation." One of the main supporters of this philosophy was the millenarian. They believed that the final stages of the world were taking place. Thus, the... center of the paper... atriotism: The Chiniquy Crusade." In Drink in Canada: Historical Essays, by Cheryl Krasnick Warsh, 27-42. Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press, 1993. (SUNY Stony Brook HV 5306.D75 1993) Noel, Janet Canada Dry: Temperance Crusades Before Confederation Toronto: University of Toronto Press Incorporated, 1995. (New York State Library C363.41097N76796-7475) Spence, FS The Facts of the Case: A Summary of the evidence and major arguments presented in the report of the Royal Commission on the Liquor Trafficking Toronto: Newton & Treloar, 1973. (Eastern Connecticut State University HV5080.C2D8 1973) Warsh, Cheryl Krasnick ""John Barleycorn Must Die": An Introduction to the Social History of Alcohol. " In Drink in Canada: Historical Essays, by Cheryl Karsnick Warsh, 3-26: McGill-Queen's University Press, 1993. (SUNY Stony Brook HV 5306.D75 1993)