What factors lead to child labour?
Why was poverty a big factor in child labour?
Something like, When Families couldn’t afford to meet basic needs like food, water, education or health care, they had no choice but to send their children to work to supplement family income
what was the Ontario Factories Act of 1884?
It controlled the conditions in the factories and made it illegal to hire a boy under 14 and no girl under 12.
Did they take advantage of the children?
yes, it was much easier to employ them simply for the reason that it was cheaper and could be taken advantage of.
Why was crisis a factor for child labour?
When one or both parents passed away or natural disasters caused kids to go into hazardous work.
Who made the bill that contained Darby Bergin bills?
prime minister John A.Macdonald
when did they start making new jobs in factories?
late 1800s
what were the the four reason for child labour
Poverty, Crisis, Conflict, and demand
who created the Ontario Factories Act 1844?
Premier Oliver Mowa
Why did they employ children instead of adults?
It was cheaper to employ children than adults and easier to take advantage of them.
What was the act called after child labour was made illegal?
The official Development Assistance Accountability Act.
Why did conflict play a factor in child labour?
when government conviction turns the lives of families and children upside down.
Who created the bill to get child labour illegal?
Darby Bergin
Did the children get an education while working?
No, They didn't get a proper education.
What did the Development Assistance Accountability Act do?
This meant that all Canadian development assistance had to be consistent with the international standards of human rights.
Why did demand play a factor in child labour?
Demand plays a role when people request lower prices and cheap labour and can trap young kids in work.
How long was the work week?
60 hour work week
Why did putting children in child labour help a family?
Sometimes they really could not do anything about it because a little extra cash could meant food for the family or a roof over their head.
what did the rights in the Development Assistance Accountability act include?
Some of these rights included the urgent need to protect children from violence/danger in all forms, and the exploitation of Child labour.