How did world war 2 help end great depression in canada?

Answer 1

First, it is worth noting that by the time the US entered the war, the economy was well on its way to recovering. But the war accelerated that process, creating many new jobs and providing the opportunity for companies to hire more people. For example: factories were now making war materials (such as guns, tanks, airplanes, warships, etc). Work hours were increased. 500,000 men were drafted into the military, and that left many openings, which could be filled by women, minorities, older people-- anyone not fit enough to fight overseas. Farmers were encouraged to plant more. Since everyone was encouraged to help the war effort, labor issues were put aside: strikes and lock-outs were unthinkable. In fact, even companies that had been hesitant to hire minorities (or women) began doing so, in order to increase production and meet the country's needs. The result was an economy that grew, putting an end to the last vestiges of the Great Depression.