Lasting Impact on Canadian Politics
The CCF has had a lasting impact on Canadian politics. What was once the CCF merged together with the CLC (Canadian Labor Congress) to become the NDP (the New Democratic Party).
Political Platform
Voters
Who would vote for the CCF?
- The CCF was described as Social Democratic and Democratic Socialist.
- Their goal was to help alleviate the suffering brought because of the Great Depression, They planned to do this through economic reform and public co-operation.
Who didn't support the CCF?
- Soldiers and supporters of the war did not support the CCF, as it was run by pacifists who were against the coming war.
M.J. Coldwell (Leader of CCF after J.S. Woodsworth)
BY EMILY SARAH AND CHANNIE LOUISE
I HOPE THIS WAS INFORMATIVE AND DEPRESSING
Why?
The CCF's Logo
A call goes out to Canada
It comes from out the soil—
Come and join the ranks through all the land
To fight for those who toil
Come on farmer, soldier, labourer,
From the mine and factory,
And side by side we'll swell the tide—
C.C.F. to Victory!
- The CCF was a group who concentrated on the hardships faced by the working class.
- This included those who were hardest hit by the Great Depression; the farmers in the Praries.
A 1930's promotional image from Saskatchewan
J.S. Woodsworth (Founder of CCF)
Origins and Organization
- The CCF (Co-operative Commonwealth Federation) was formed in 1932 in Calgary, Alberta.
- It was founded by socialist, agrarian (agriculture), co-operative and labor groups.
- Its leader was J.S. Woodsworth, an uncompromising pacifist.
The NDP's Logo
Co-operative Commonwealth Federation
By: Emily, Sarah, and CHANNIE LOUISE