Adrien Arcand

Adrien Arcand (October 3, 1899 – August 1, 1967) was a Canadian fascist politician who founded and led the far-right National Unity Party of Canada from 1934 until his death in 1967. During his political career, he proclaimed himself as the "Canadian Führer".

Adrien Arcand
Arcand in 1933
Born(1899-10-03)October 3, 1899
DiedAugust 1, 1967(1967-08-01) (aged 67)
NationalityCanadian
Political partyNational Unity Party
MovementCanadian fascist movement

Arcand was detained by the federal government for the duration of the World War II by the Defence of Canada Regulations.

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