CCF's founding convention

The CCF’s founding convention in 1932 marked the creation of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation, a political movement in Canada aimed at advocating for social justice, public ownership, and economic reforms. Representatives from various progressive groups gathered to establish a federation that would challenge existing policies and promote social welfare through democratic means. This convention set the stage for CCF’s platform, emphasizing cooperative economics, public services, and policies to reduce inequality, laying the foundation for Canada's social democratic traditions and later influencing the development of the New Democratic Party (NDP).