Canada's Ecnonomic History

Canada's Economic History

Canada's Main Natural Resources

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How Mining Affected The Canadian Economy

-The three main Canadian natural resources

-Forestry

-Mining

-Hydroelectricity

- Created new jobs

-Brought in many immigrants from all over the world, mainly Asia

- New cities and towns were built to support the increased population

Forestry Industry in 19th Century

- 42% of Canada is covered in trees (10% of worlds forested land)

-Forestry started in the 11th century for Canada

-Canada in 18th and 19th century suffered a huge amount of deforestation due to immigrants

-Canada's golden era for forestry hit in the 20th century

-The World's demand for wood products vastly increased

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How Forestry Affected The Canadian Economy

-Factories were built

-Huge amounts of jobs opened up

-Brought in many immigrants from around the globe

A new town being built for the miner

Settlers creating camp for the Klondike Gold Rush

Miners and prospectors climb the Chilkoot Trail during the Klondike Gold Rush

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Hydroelectricity In The 19th Century

How Hydro Power Affected The Canadian Economy

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Lumber Jacks squaring a Canadian pine

Trees being harvested by Canadians during the harsh winter

-As of 1920, Canada's number one source of producing electricity is through hydro dams

- First Hydropower damn was built in Ottawa at the Chaudieres Falls

-The new energy source was used to power street lamps and local mills

- Canada began to trade their electricity with America

- Created a new trading commodity

- Produced clean energy

- Generated an abundance of new jobs

- Opened up remote areas, creating new regions

An old timber mill on the Gaspereau River

Mining Industry In 19th Century

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-Mining has been apart of Canadian history since the start of the 16th century.

-The Klondike Gold Rush (Canada's biggest gold rush) brought a lot of attention to the mining community

-New cities and towns were built for miners

Conclusion

Construction of hydroelectric dam at Kananaskis Falls, 1913

- Canada's naturals resources had a major impact on their economy

- Thousands of jobs created

- Brought in skilled working immigrants

- The diverse population made Canada a multi-cultural society

- Canada is a major exporting country

The La Colle Falls dam being constructed, between 1911 and 1913.

The Revelstoke dam in B.C