WW2 Canadian Ontario Civilian Defence Commitee Certificate Framed 9″ X 11″

This framed certificate measures 9 inches by 11 inches and was issued by the Ontario Civilian Defence Committee during the Second World War. The Ontario Civilian Defence Committee played a key role in organizing support efforts on the home front, encouraging civilian participation in activities such as air raid precautions, resource conservation, and various forms of emergency preparedness. The document typically acknowledges an individual’s service or contribution to these wartime initiatives. The certificate features period-appropriate typography and official insignia, authenticating its connection to government efforts in wartime Ontario. Housed in a simple frame, this piece represents the organizational structure behind Canada’s civilian involvement during WW2. Items such as this certificate provide insight into the mobilization of local communities and the broader civilian response to global conflict. This artifact is relevant to collectors interested in Canadian home front memorabilia and the social aspects of military history during the 1939–1945 period.