The Canadian government did all it could for the people during the Great Depression. What did the government do to help the people?My teacher gave...

Although the government initially refused to provide large
scale aid to the people, they eventually gave in.  The government started a "New Deal"
type of relief effort in 1935.  Their program called for a minimum wage, unemployment
insurance, and other programs.  They began the Industrial Standards Act, which combated
sweat-shop type employment in favor of organized capitol and labor.  The National
Housing Act was implemented.  This promoted the construction of new homes and the
rehabilitation of older homes.  "It took the outbreak of World War II to pull Canada out
of the depression."  The increased need for materials and soilders provided a boost for
the economy.