Which social program was introduced by the federal government in 1940?
Answer: Unemployment insurance.
Unemployment insurance (now called employment insurance) was introduced by the federal government in 1940. Old Age Security was devised as early as 1927, and the Canada and Quebec Pension Plans in 1965.
All answer choices
- Unemployment insurance. (correct answer)
- Old Age Security.
- The Canada Pension Plan.
- Universal health care.
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