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The Effects Of The Great Depression, Unionization & Canada’s Response

Effects of The Great Depression -The great depression occured in 1929 and ended in 1939 -It began when the value of the New York stock market fell dramatically -Devastated the U.S. economy

How did the great depression affect Canada? -Canadians suffered a unprecedented levels of poverty due to unemployment -Employment rate was approximately 30% -1 in 5 Canadians depended on government support for survival

-That time period is know known as the dirty 30’s -Due to Canada’s heavy dependence on raw material and farm exports -Few countries were affected as badly as Canada -It took the outbreak of world war two to get Canada out of the great depression

Unionization in Canada -After the events of the great depression people were forced to examine there place in society -Industrial workers and tradesmen began to revive their union -The labor unions fought for better wages, reasonable hours and safe working conditions -In 1872 there was a Nine Hour Movement in Montreal and Ontario -The workers striked to make the work day 9 hours instead of 12

Winnipeg General Strike -Occurring in May, 1919 ending in June 26, 1919. -The Winnipeg General Strike was one of the most influential strikes of all time. -Massive unemployment and inflation, dismal wages and working conditions, and the success of the Russian Revolution all contributed to labour unrest at the time. -Labour leaders from across Western Canada met to form "One Big Union."

Canada’s Response to the Great Depression -The prime minister borrowed ideas from the president Franklin Roosevelt -The main idea he took was the new deal -A canadian version was developed to combat the great depression

The New Deal -Bennett the prime minister promised more progressive taxation -Unemployment insurance -Health insurance -Closer regulating of working conditions -

On to Ottawa Protest In 1930 many people in British Columbia the people went on strike, -They traveled by train and truck to Vancouver, Regina and Ottawa to protest. -They protested the poor living conditions in the Federal Unemployed Camps. -Around 1,500 people went to protest.

Cites Used https://www.historymuseum.ca/cmc/exhibitions/hist/medicare/medic-2c01e.html https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/great-depression https://www.cpha.ca/fighting-good-fight-winnipeg-general-strike-1919 https://www.cbc.ca/history/EPISCONTENTSE1EP13CH2PA1LE.html