The On-to-Ottawa Trek never made it to Ottawa; instead, it ended with the Regina Riot of July 1, 1935. The trek and the living conditions in the government's "relief camps" helped to discredit Conservative Prime Minister R. B. Bennett, leading to his defeat at the hands of the Liberals in 1935.
The On-to-Ottawa Trek did not reach Ottawa; instead, it ended with the Regina Riot on July 1, 1935. The trek and the living conditions in government relief camps damaged Prime Minister R. B. Bennett's reputation, leading to his defeat by the Liberals in 1935.