1. 1930s – A Change in Politics What new political parties appeared in response to the Depression and what did they suggest gov’t do?

2. Politics in the 1930s PM was Mackenzie King until 1930 PM was Mackenzie King until 1930 1930 RB Bennett became PM 1930 RB Bennett became PM 1932 Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) created 1932 Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) created 1935 Social Credit Party is created 1935 Social Credit Party is created

3. Recap of the some of the issues at the time: Wages and prices fell Wages and prices fell 1933 30% people were out of work which led to 1/5 of the population dependent on welfare 1933 30% people were out of work which led to 1/5 of the population dependent on welfare 1935 On-to-Ottawa Trek: BC men dissatisfied with the conditions attempted to go to Ottawa to protest working conditions. 1935 On-to-Ottawa Trek: BC men dissatisfied with the conditions attempted to go to Ottawa to protest working conditions.

4. Frustrations with the leader Prime Minister Bennett was looked at as the target of people’s frustration Prime Minister Bennett was looked at as the target of people’s frustration Deserted farm – Bennett Barnyard Deserted farm – Bennett Barnyard A newspaper – Bennett Blanket A newspaper – Bennett Blanket A vehicle pulled by a horse because the owner could not afford gas – Bennett Buggy A vehicle pulled by a horse because the owner could not afford gas – Bennett Buggy

6. 1935 elections Return of King (Liberals) to government Return of King (Liberals) to government Co-operative Commonwealth Federation wins 7 seats (CCF would become the New Democratic Party NDP in 1961) Co-operative Commonwealth Federation wins 7 seats (CCF would become the New Democratic Party NDP in 1961) Social Credit Party runs in federal election and wins 17 seats Social Credit Party runs in federal election and wins 17 seats

7. Who were these new parties? Co-operative Commonwealth Federation Leader – J.S. Woodsworth Believed capitalism bred GREED and INEQUALITY Supported a Socialist government REGINA MANIFESTO – public ownership of key industries, social programs, government spending on public works to create jobs

9. Who were these parties? Social Credit Party Leader – William “Bible Bill” Aberhart Capitalism was wasteful, banks hoarded money Promised people $25/month to spend on necessities

10. Quebec and the Union nationale The Quebec economy was mainly controlled by the English speaking minority The Quebec economy was mainly controlled by the English speaking minority The Depression gave rise to a new party, with the goal of QUEBEC NATIONALISM The Depression gave rise to a new party, with the goal of QUEBEC NATIONALISM

11. Union Nationale Led by Maurice Duplessis, the Union supported improved working conditions, social assistance and publicly owned companies Led by Maurice Duplessis, the Union supported improved working conditions, social assistance and publicly owned companies