1. New Political Parties, New Solutions
The Great Depression
New Political Parties, New Solutions

2. New Solutions
The Great Depression was so hard it shook the political foundations of Canada (and the world)
The traditional powers in Canada (Liberals, Conservatives) had very little to offer Canadians due to the principle of “Laissez-Faire”
Tariffs, Relief payments, “Moving of Dirt” and Relief Camps were not solving the Depression

3. New Solutions 1919 Winnipeg General Strike
1929 Mackenzie King states in a speech he “wouldn’t give a penny” to the Provinces to help support people
1931 Coal Miners Strike N.B.
1932 Estevan Miner’s Strike
1932 Creation of Relief Camps
1935 Bennett campaign speech-
1935- On-to-Ottawa Trek and Regina Riot
Obviously Laissez-Faire wasn’t working- were Canadians ready to try something different?

4. The Communist Party of Canada

5. The Communist Party of Canada
Advocated for Canadians to receive social assistance
Encourages Relief Camp workers to organize/unionize
Encouraged all workers to fight for better working conditions
PM Bennett made the party illegal in 1930

6. New Political Parties Spotlight Canada pg. 199- 202
Answer questions on the handout
After you’ve answered all the questions consider this:
“Which political party seemed to have the best ideas to solve the Depression?