The Social Credit Party is a political party that originated in Canada in the 1930s. It was founded by William Aberhart, who believed in using monetary reform to address economic issues like poverty and unemployment. The party's core idea is that the government should distribute money directly to citizens to stimulate the economy and ensure everyone has a basic standard of living. The party gained significant support in Alberta, where it formed the provincial government in 1935. Over the years, the Social Credit Party has evolved and seen varying levels of success in different regions, including British Columbia and Quebec, but its influence has waned in recent decades.