In Canada, the fear of intellectual "defectives" subsided after ________.

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The fear of intellectual "defectives" in Canada, as well as in other parts of the world, subsided significantly after the discovery of Nazi atrocities in World War II. The Nazis' eugenics programs, which included the sterilization and extermination of those deemed "unfit," highlighted the extreme dangers of such ideologies. This revelation led to a reevaluation of eugenics-based policies and practices globally, including in Canada.

In Canada, the Fear of Intellectual "Defectives" Subsided After ________