Although he was out of office, Bennett's new deal legislation was challenged at the Supreme Court. The Court found the most important parts unconstitutional. Bennett remained opposition leader until Bitter and disillusioned by his election defeat and conflicts within his Conservative Party, R. Bennett abandoned Canada and immigrated to England. He died there in Dear Mr. Prime Minister R. Bennett personally answers hundreds of letters from desperate Canadians during the Depression read more Calls for Help Blaming the Prime Minister.
Blaming the Prime Minister Canadians focus their anger on R. Bennett as he leads the country during the Great Depression Richard R. Bennett was a tough-talking millionaire whom Canadians turned to as a beacon of hope during the first years of the Great Depression. He soon became the focus of a nation's anger as hard times intensified. Canadian Prime Minister R. The teetotaler, life-long bachelor and devoted churchgoer grew a successful law practice alongside politician James Alexander Lougheed and soon began advancing his political career.
After nights spent reading an endless stream of desperate letters, he regularly sent money from his own pocket to struggling families. And while history perhaps remembers the circumstances of his years in office more than his accomplishments, Bennett helped institute several definitive Canadian organizations, including the Canadian Radio Broadcasting Corporation now CBC and the Bank of Canada.
After losing re-election in , Bennett retired to Britain and was named a viscount in See also Timeline: Elections and Prime Ministers. Bennett from the On to Ottawa historical Society website. Who Needs a Central Bank?
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Thanks for contributing to The Canadian Encyclopedia. Article by John Boyko , John R. Bennett is perhaps best remembered for his highly criticized response to the Great Depression, as well as the subsequent unemployment relief camps and the On to Ottawa Trek and Regina Riot.
By , the nadir of the Depression, R. Bennett seemed indecisive and ineffective. Law Firm and Business Success Bennett excelled at corporate law.
During this time he gained a reputation for having strong convictions, and being an excellent debater. In , Bennett was elected to the Alberta legislature, and in he transitioned into federal politics, representing the Conservatives in the House of Commons.
He served as the Minister of Justice, then later as the Minister of Finance, and finally in , Bennett became the leader of the Conservative Party. Bennett was instrumental in launching the early versions of the Canada Pension Act and the Unemployment Insurance Act. This was a challenging time to lead the country, as many people were feeling the effects of the Great Depression, and they blamed the government.
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