Canada's defence measures (00/09/1939), (252ft): sequence on sentries guarding Canadian Pacific railway bridge in LaSalle, along Lachine canal; on military bivouacs near vital facilities in Lachine. Sequence near recruiting offices of Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa, of Royal Canadian Engineers, men signing up, drilling in civies. Shots of various signs advertising for recruits. Sequence on members of cabinet entering Parliament for emergency meeting. Several shots of centre block of Parliament, Peace Tower.