Canada's Defence Measures (00/08/1939 to 00/09/1939): shots of members of government arriving at Parliament, including tentatively identified James G Gardiner walking with other taller man. CU of JL Ilsley. CU of PJ Arthur Cardin. MS of shield of the German embassy. Shot of CD Howe coming out of Parliament Buildings. Shot of Norman Rogers entering Parliament. Various shots on Parliament Buildings, of Peace Tower. Shots of soldiers marching in, presenting arms. Shot of governor general Lord Tweedsmuir coming out of Parliament Buildings, removing hat, re-entering. Shots of soldiers marching away, of crowds of spectators.