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The Great Depression had a large effect on the economy that lead to lower immigration rates. Canada also applied harsher immigration regulations that caused a large decrease in people coming to Canada.
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During World War II there was a big shortage of workers in every industry. This prompted women to seek out jobs, greatly increasing the amount of women in the workforce. However, due to widespread sexism, women were still not treated the same or paid as much, while also being expected to give up their jobs.
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During World War II, some women decided to join the military. These women were generally given less influential jobs that would support the men in the army. They were commonly given the role of cook or nurse, and they were never allowed to fight in the war themselves.
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Jewish refugees were constantly turned away by nations during World War II under the excuse that they couldn't take care of them. When they turned to Canada, the widespread anti-semitic beliefs made our country turn hundreds of refugees away. The most notable case of this is the MS St.Louis refugee crisis around June of 1939.
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Indigenous people also helped the country from their own communities. They contributed large sums of money to causes that assisted in war effort, as well as participating in drives to collect materials for ammunition. Due to the greater need for workers, and consequently higher pay, these times were most prosperous than usual for indigenous people.
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About 3000 indigenous people were recorded to having joined the military during World War II, these numbers are very low due to the many different bands joining, making the actual number much greater than what is known. When indigenous people served in the war, they got lots of recognition and decorations to their name, including the Military Medal and Silver Star awards. Indigenous women also joined the military to assist in war efforts.
