How families of soldiers survived World War I When World War I began, the Canadian government decided to offer a separation allowance to families whose breadwinners were headed for the trenches. Although they saw the need for a program, they did not want to have to pay its full cost. Charity was their answer. The Canadian Patriotic Fund – or “the Patriotic” – was promoted to assist the families of soldiers and supplement the meager government program.
Left Behind
Left Behind
Left Behind
How families of soldiers survived World War I When World War I began, the Canadian government decided to offer a separation allowance to families whose breadwinners were headed for the trenches. Although they saw the need for a program, they did not want to have to pay its full cost. Charity was their answer. The Canadian Patriotic Fund – or “the Patriotic” – was promoted to assist the families of soldiers and supplement the meager government program.