From the years 1946 – 1963, prosperity and security were two things that were highly wanted amongst the Canadian war veterans. To them, prosperity meant the opportunity to have an education, continue with school after coming back from serving in the war, and being well-off financially. Economically speaking, to the war vets; security meant having a stable career where you were protected and the ability to return to your old job. Social welfare is the economic assistance from the government provided to people in need of it. As far as the pamphlets indicate, Canadian war veterans had the potential to enjoy prosperity and security during the Cold War. Canada’s re-establishment program promised to provide them with the essentials: Job security, education and training, and health treatment.