HIST 215 Lecture : Post War Nation Building
22 Apr 2012
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Hist203 post war nation building: the beginnings of the canadian welfare state. The notion that the state will play an important role in financing the lives of its citizens. Rowell-sirois commission or the royal commission on dominion-provincial. 1943 ccf riding high in the pills elected official opposition in ontario. Tommy douglas becomes premier of saskatchewan (1944-1961) Family allowances act (baby bonus 1945) Cheque sent to the mother of the family to provide for an infant. Veteran"s charter (1942-1946) land and loans. Saskatchewan ccf government introduced /year universal health care (1947) Hospital insurance and diagnostic services act (1957) Responsible government, confederation or government by commission. Introduced a referendum to which many citizens didn"t believe was offering enough option reformed and reintroduced to which they voted to join. 1958 largest majority in canadian history (to that point) 1962 election reduced to a minority government. Bomarc missile purchased from the us (no nuclear warfare?)
