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Cautious Federalism
King's governing philosophy that held relief and social policy to be the constitutional responsibility of the provinces under the British North America Act, not the federal government. This position limited federal action during the Depression but was constitutionally defensible.
Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF)
A Canadian democratic socialist political party founded in 1932, drawing support from prairie farmers and urban labour unions. It advocated public ownership, social security, and federal intervention in the economy. Its growing influence pushed King's Liberals to adopt more progressive policies.