History of Oceania

What Rationing was there in Canada during world war 2?

Food Rationing

* Meat: 4 pounds per week for adults, 2 pounds for children

* Butter: 1/2 pound per week for adults, 1/4 pound for children

* Sugar: 1 pound per week for adults, 1/2 pound for children

* Coffee: 1 pound per month for adults, 1/2 pound for children

* Tea: 1/4 pound per month for adults, 1/8 pound for children

Other Goods Rationed

* Gasoline: 4 gallons per week for private vehicles

* Tires: 1 new tire per year for passenger cars

* Shoes: 1 pair per year for adults, 2 pairs per year for children

* Clothing: Limited to certain items and quantities

Penalties for Violating Rationing

* Fines

* Imprisonment

* Seizure of rationed goods