For Bread And A Better Future : Emigration From Poland To Canada 1918 - 1939

Study of Polish emigration to Canada during the interwar period, examining the economic, social, and political factors that shaped migration between 1918 and 1939. Topics include migration patterns and statistics, Polish and Canadian immigration policies, settlement schemes in Western Canada, transportation and shipping arrangements, and the administrative requirements imposed upon emigrants. Particular attention is given to the experiences of migrants before departure and during their journey to Canada, including passports, visas, medical inspections, travel arrangements, and transatlantic passage. Includes statistical tables, charts, maps, bibliography, and references.