Crisis - Ottawa

The unemployment crisis was of huge proportions. It was urgent to do something about it.

The unemployment crisis was of huge proportions. It was urgent to do something about it.
 

The unemployment crisis was of huge proportions. It was urgent to do something about it.

 

In 1934, the government introduced a proposal for the construction of public works.

 

As in other countries, the idea was to create sources of employment.

 

The plan was debated in the Parliament.

 

The following passages are some highlights of the discussion.

 

Background image:

Parliament Hill, Ottawa, 1930s

View from Val Tetreau Parish, Hull, QC

A documentary project by Juan Andres Bello, with the support of The London Heritage Council

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