At the beginning of the 20th century, Canada experimented with the prohibition of alcohol consumption. There have been some exceptions to this rule, but most provincial governments in Canada have issued prohibition laws. The exception being Quebec which only banned hard liquor, meaning it allowed the production and consumption of beverages, such as beer. This trend toward prohibition began in the mid-19th century. It all began during the temperance movement, when its followers voluntarily abstained from alcohol. This abstention was due to the perceived moral consequences of alcohol. However, little by little, the different provinces gave up their restrictions on alcohol and moved from prohibition to a system of coordination. There are several reasons for this change: lack of enforcement, lack of effectiveness in purpose, 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 harms of alcohol. This evil has damaged the family unit and society. According to abstainers, alcohol is responsible for the breakdown of families. Perhaps this was due to the fear of a "drunken husband" who would mistreat defenseless family members. This was the view of teetotalers who abstained from alcoholic beverages for moral reasons. Abstainers believed that their morality came from the Judeo-Christian God and that healing society from the evil of alcohol was necessary for “social salvation.” One of the main proponents of this philosophy was the millenarian. They believed that the final stages of the world were unfolding. Thus, the...... middle of 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 Most Important Evidence and Arguments Presented in the Report of the Royal Commission on Liquor Traffic Toronto: Newton & Treloar, 1973. (Eastern Conneticut 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. Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press, 1993. (SUNY Stony Brook HV 5306 .D75 1993)