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In this podcast episode, Greg Marchildon interviews Bruce Maxwell, the author of Failed Promise: Five Reasons why R.B. Bennett Lost the 1935 Canadian Federal Election published by Amazon Books in 2022. For twenty years, Maxwell researched the reasons for the Conservatives’ momentous loss to the Liberals in the 1935 general election in the midst of the Great Depression. His historical analysis pinpoints five reasons for the defeat, each of which is explored in depth in a separate chapter. Maxwell is an independent historian and educator currently working at Selwyn House School in Montreal. If you like our work, please consider supporting it: https://bit.ly/support_WTY. Your support contributes to the Champlain Society’s mission of opening new windows to directly explore and experience Canada’s past.

In this podcast episode, Greg Marchildon interviews Bruce Maxwell, the author of Failed Promise: Five Reasons why R.B. Bennett Lost the 1935 Canadian Federal Election published by Amazon Books in 2022. For twenty years, Maxwell researched the reasons for the Conservatives’ momentous loss to the Liberals in the 1935 general election in the midst of the Great Depression. His historical analysis pinpoints five reasons for the defeat, each of which is explored in depth in a separate chapter. Maxwell is an independent historian and educator currently working at Selwyn House School in Montreal. If you like our work, please consider supporting it: <a href="https://bit.ly/support_WTY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/support_WTY</a>. Your support contributes to the Champlain Society’s mission of opening new windows to directly explore and experience Canada’s past.

The Thrashing of R.B. Bennett’s Conservatives in the Great Depression Election of 1935

John Boyko, the Dean of History and Social Science at Lakefield School in Ontario, as well as author of "Bennett: The Rebel Who Challenged and Changed a Nation" discusses the legacy of Prime Minister R.B. Bennett.

John Boyko, the Dean of History and Social Science at Lakefield School in Ontario, as well as author of "Bennett: The Rebel Who Challenged and Changed a Nation" discusses the legacy of Prime Minister R.B. Bennett.

 July 28 – R.B. Bennett’s Conservative Party wins the 1930 election

Today, I look at arguably the richest man to ever be Prime Minister, who served during the first half of The Great Depression, R.B. Bennett. While he was unable to stem the tide of The Depression, he would bring in institutions we have to this day, and is more than just a rich man during a poor time.  Support the podcast for $3/month at www.patreon.com/canadaehx or donate at www.canadaehx.com E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/canadianhistorehx Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @bairdo37 YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx

Today, I look at arguably the richest man to ever be Prime Minister, who served during the first half of The Great Depression, R.B. Bennett. While he was unable to stem the tide of The Depression, he would bring in institutions we have to this day, and is more than just a rich man during a poor time.  Support the podcast for $3/month at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/canadaehx" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/canadaehx</a> or donate at <a href="http://www.canadaehx.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.canadaehx.com</a> E-mail: <a href="mailto:craig@canadaehx.com">craig@canadaehx.com</a> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/canadianhistorehx" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/canadianhistorehx</a> Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/craigbaird" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/craigbaird</a> Instagram: @bairdo37 YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx</a>