How do you think the polices were in the Regina manifesto helped Canadians? In 1933 a group known as the co-operative commonwealth federation as none as the CCF. They would meet in a farm in Regina Saskatchewan they called that the Regina manifesto. The policies outlined in the Regina manifesto were appropriate to the challenges faced by Canadians during the great depression. The Regina manifesto believed in social service. This would mean many things would be free or at a resemble price. Things that they would have included would be health care, banking, transportation, and electricity. Many people weren’t working so they could really afford electricity or anything in that sense. By making the government provide these things at a descent price more people could afford these basic things. This policy created by the manifesto is very suitable for the changes that many Canadian had to face everyday, by making things cheaper in their desperate time of need. This would really help many Canadian out during the …show more content…
They wanted the accompany to be equal and build up a social order of system. This would mean that there would be a democratic self-government. This would help so many Canadian during this time because the government didn’t see people as equals. This would be good for all Canadians during this time because everyone would be equal and not anything else. The evidence that shows the Regina manifesto to be a good thing for Canadian during the great depression to be a good thing. The policies outlined in the Regina manifesto were appropriate to the challenges faced by Canadians during the great depression. The Regina manifesto was amazing for Canadians during that time because they needed someone. The Regina manifesto could’ve really helped people during the depression because a lot of people needed help, but like everything some people didn’t like the
The inclusion of the Notwithstanding Clause in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was an invaluable contribution in the evolution of the liberal democratic state. Not an endpoint, to be sure, but a significant progression in the rights protection dynamic. Subsequent to its passage in 1982 it became the primary rights protecting mechanism, however, its raison d`etre was as a neccessary concession, the pivotal factor allowing the patriation of the constitution. Many legislators present at the constitutional conference in 1981 opposed in varying degrees the entrenchment of a "bill of rights" in the constitution. The premier of Saskatchewan, Allan Blakeney, A preeminent liberal legislator at the time, recognized this potential document as an invitation to judicial review. He feared a conservative judiciary might hinder enlightened policies and sought authority beyond the ambit of an entrenched rights protection act. At the other end of the political spectrum opposition was in the form of an allegiance to parliamentary supremacy as expressed most notably by Sterling Lyon, the conservative premier of Manitoba. Imbedding section 33, commonly referred to as the Notwithstanding Clause, into the constitutional document alleviated these concerns to a degree that permitted their compliance. It is well established that the impetus for the Notwithstanding Clause was of a political nature. To insert this so inspired clause into an intended sanctuary from capricious legislative acts appears tantamount to allowing the fox to guard the chicken coop. Conceivably the same legislative majority that would create the laws abridging rights could exem...
In the year 1944 Saskatchewan was the first province to elect the first social democratic, the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) the party remained as the leaders for four consecutive four-year terms. The government had an interest in science, medicine, agriculture, and technology. This provincial power was one of the first to offer a funded health care system, in 1966 the Canadian federal government used the system created by the CCF. This is important to note because without the support, and accessible funding for research it allowed psychologist like Osmond, and Hoffer to investigate psychedelic psychiatr...
Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson was a prominent figure in Canada in the 1960s. Pearson was Canada's most significant post WWII prime minister because of his government's many innovations that still benefit Canadians today. He fostered Canadian nationalism, which continues to the present day, promoted equality throughout Canada – equality that now thrives as part of Canada's identity – and he introduced many social services that are still implemented today.
In the year 1957, Canada elected its first Prime minister without English or French root, John Diefenbaker. While growing up in the city of Toronto, because of his German name, he was often teased. [1] He grew up as an outcast, and so he was able to relate to the discrimination and inequality many of the minorities in Canada felt. This essay will attempt to answer the question: To what extent did Prime Minister John Diefenbaker help promote equality to the minority communities. . The minorities in this time period were the women, aboriginals, and immigrants. During his time as the Prime Minister, he was able to help protect the rights of this group because many of their rights were being abused by the society. Diefenbaker also helped the minorities to stand up for themselves and other groups. Diefenbaker was able to bring positive change to the minority communities by making an official Bill of Rights and appointing people of discriminated groups to the parliament while other members did not.
On the day of October 29, 1929 the Great Depression had begun. This was due to the worth of the New York stock market falling intensely. The Great Depression was a time when Canadians suffered extraordinary levels of poverty due to unemployment. It shaped Canadian’s political views, and also their views about their country and role of the government. Canadians joined together in various new political parties, labor groups and other organizations that represented detailed regional, economic or political interest. Canadians scrambled through the crisis with a makeshift blend of private and public charity. Private Citizens in wealthier provinces recognized the dilemma of Saskatchewan and sent hundreds of carloads of fruit, vegetables and clothing westward. This showed that Canada is a crew of kind and supportive individuals.
The post-war time was a period where major changes were occurring. After being involved in two international conflicts, Canada was ready to reestablish their economy. During this time, Canada had started working on ways to become stronger and reputable. It is evident that Canada had matured through the post-war era. Canada’s economic progress left a positive impact on the growth of the country as consumerism became popular, and economic ties with America became stronger. Moreover, the removal of racial and ethical barriers contributed to Canadian social affairs such as the huge wave of immigration and the baby boom. The Canadian government also had become more aware and involved in issues impacting Canadian citizens. Canada as a whole started identifying itself as an independent nation and participating in events that brought a positive reputation amongst them. These economical, social, and legal changes helped Canada mature into the country it is today.
In keeping with the Keynesian economic philosophy, despite the continued focus on social programs, the spending was still justified on economic grounds. Already in 1968 it is clear that the government was concerned about inflation and stagnating economic growth. While the term: “Stagflation” was not yet coined; the Liberal government was desperately trying to prevent this unforeseen circumstance and was trying to recapture the economic growth that was the hallmark for the previous two decades. In stark contrast to the current neo-liberal philosophy, the Liberal approach to ensure future economic growth was to implement economic programs at the national level and have these programs government-directed and government-controlled. The importance that the national economy held in the Liberals’ political eye in 1968 cannot be overstated. The Minister of Finance, Edgar J. Benson’s, first budget speech in 1968 was incredibly detailed, looking at everything from life insurance companies to short and long-term economic outlooks and proposed resolutions for the House. However within this speech contains the serious problem that would cause havoc for the Liberal government, and indeed all of Canada, during the Liberals first term: a mounting deficit. The problem was that for the Liberals, in the modern era of the welfare state, there was no precedent for dealing with this fiscal
It was then taken over by National Housing act of 1938.At the end of the Second World War the Federal government implement veteran housing. In 1993 they had stopped supporting social housing. In 2001 the Federal government started helping again. They had a budget of $680 Million for five years to help fund subsidized housing for low income families’. The Provincial governments refused to accept this amount except Quebec and therefore this plan wasn’t set into place. In 1975 the Provincial governments were dedicated about making affordable housing for people. They cancelled the making of 18,000 units and social assistance was reduced by 22%. From 1999 to 2000 Ontario had a loss of 631 units. Rent in Ontario nearly doubled thus due to this Act (2000-2001). The Human Rights Code also restricted what was going to be available to low income families’. In 2001 after the Act came into effect, around 61,000 tenants were in trouble with their housing. This was mostly due to people unable to pay the allotted rent. The cost living in Toronto from 1997-2002 increased by 31%. The average monthly rent cost was 1200-1600 and that is a sufficient number. The government did not take in account people from marginalized communities. The government already had a plan before any meetings were held and they already had their motives set in place. The ideology that the government holds limits the knowledge they take
An amazing feat and triumph doesn't begin to describe what role canada has played in the movement toward the women's suffrage movement and improving lives for Women, men and children in Canada. The National Council for Women of Canada may not only be the coolest moment in canadian history but one of the inspirational.
Canada experienced the revolution of changing politics and new ideologies, it was a necessary wave
... and left the city of Regina in ruins. The workers went back in failure with none of them better off. All these events caused the society in Canada to suffer and make it into the history books as ‘great’.
By enforcing this idea upon Canadian citizens, and convincing them that they were doing their humanitarian duty by converting them to the proper, Christian lifestyle, the government was able to put the Aboriginals in deplorable reservations and commit cultural genocide in the name of good. Many terrible acts of violence, including physical, sexual and emotional abuse, were inflicted upon the children that were ripped away from their families and forced to assimilate into a world which they had no experience in. The effects of those actions still resonate in our society today, although our government is hesitant to take responsibility for
LGBT activists have played an important role in helping to shape public policy in Canada by creating a more equal society for the LGBT community. In recent decades, the mass mobilization of groups has promoted the LGBT community marking a shift from the private sphere, where people were previously forced to hide in shame because of their sexuality, into allowing the LGBT community to become integrated into public life creating a more diverse and accepting society. Over the past three decades activists have led the way in educating the Canadian public and creating a more progressive country. Activists were committed to pushing for change when politicians refused to approach what was seen as a controversial and originally a criminal act. Activists
They change the meaning of the words like “independent” and “beneficial”. The empowering words actually take away Canada’s power and highlight its dependence on Britain. They continuously refer to the constitution of Great Britain which limits the number of changes that can be done in Canada as it has to be
First, Smith’s tax credit system relies entirely on the notion that the federal government is unable to implement the universal ECEC program due to how the constitution states that social programs are supposed to fall under the jurisdiction of the provincial governments. What Smith fails to consider, however, is that the two levels of government have worked together over the previous decades to implement and finance a number of social programs. The most notable of which is Canada’s universal health care program and the Canada Health Act. While each province runs their own health care system, there are a number of requirements that they are each obliged to meet as mandated by the federal government. If they fail to do so then they will not receive any funding from the federal government to help fund their hospitals through the CHT (Canada Health Transfer). This relationship exists for a number of additional programs where funding is transferred through the CST (Canada Social Transfer). In regards to a universal ECEC program, the federal government could pass legislation mandating that each province provide ECEC care that meets a certain standard. In return, the provinces would receive funding through a transfer system similar to that of the CHT and