Bennett's "New Deal" promised a more progressive taxation system, a maximum work week, a minimum wage, closer regulation of working conditions, unemployment insurance, health and accident insurance, a revised old-age pension and agricultural support programs. Nevertheless, Bennett lost the October 1935 general election, and in January 1937 the JUDICIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PRIVY COUNCIL declared most of the "New Deal" ULTRA VIRES.
Author JOHN ENGLISH


The story of the founding of Montreal is perhaps unique in history....
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