The Depression was a time where most Canadians, excluding a minority of wealthy people, faced a difficult time. As a result of the Depression, many people lost their jobs. Many could not even afford to pay their rent and were evicted. Government relief payments known as the "pogey" only ended up benefiting white men and married couples. However, receiving these payments were difficult and embarrassing as you had to prove you owned nothing of value anymore. White Canadians would receive anywhere from $19-$60 a month whereas Aboriginal people would only receive $5 a month. Many immigrants did not qualify for relief payments at all. Chinese immigrants were only offered half of what it cost to feed a white man after grueling circumstances. Immigrants
