The Right Honourable Richard Bedford Bennett 1930-1935 Conservative I propose that any government of which I am the head will at the first session of parliament initiate whatever action is necessary to that end, or perish in the attempt. R.B. Bennett, June 9, 1930, on the elimination of unemployment. Private Life Born: July 3, 1870, Hopewell Hill, New Brunswick Education: New Brunswick ...

Viscount Bennett's elegant and peaceful sarcophagus at St. Michael's Church Cemetery in Mickleham, Surrey Viscount Richard Bedford Bennett Anti-Disinterment Web Site Click here first The background Richard Bedford (R.B.) Bennett served as Prime Minister of Canada from 1930-35, during the period known as The Great Depression. After his defeat in the election of 1935, his unpopularity in Canada ...