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Dossier 4 – The Contemporary Period. Chapter 2 – Economy & Development. Review. Economic development during the… Natives 10 000 BC – 1608 AD The French Regime 1608-1763 The British Regime 1763-1867 The Contemporary Period 1867-Today. 1867. Canadian Confederation. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
DOSSIER 4 – THE CONTEMPORARY PERIODChapter 2 – Economy & Development
ReviewEconomic development during the… Natives 10 000 BC – 1608 AD The French Regime 1608-1763 The British Regime 1763-1867 The Contemporary Period 1867-
Today
1867CANADIAN CONFEDERATION
http://atlas.nrcan.gc.ca/auth/english/maps/historical/territorialevolution/1870
Economic Development since 1867
How did Canadian Confederation change the economic landscape? Canada was now an independent country In control of its own economic policies
What did John A. MacDonald have to promise certain provinces in order to join? A train connecting Canada from coast to
coast Certain economic/political freedoms
Canada’s Development – The Railroad
As the railroad progressed: More provinces started to develop out West
In order to stimulate growth inside Canada…what kind of economic policy do you think they used? Protectionist Policy Why? To make sure Canadian business
could grow It was called the National Policy
Economic Development During the 1800’s – Canada’s economy
was mostly based in what sector(s)? Primary: Fur, Timber, Fishing and
agriculture
Economic Development The Primary Sector:
In the 1800’s there was still a lot of famine This was mostly due to industrialization and
urbanization And the fact that people were working, but
times were rough 1930’s = the mechanization of farming 1940’s = electricity (everywhere) 1950’s = electrical appliances!
THE MECHANIZATION OF FARMING
1930
AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT - 1930
Economic Development The Primary Sector (cont’):
Agriculture began to diversify Number of farms Size of Farms Productivity of the farms also increases Used to be a FAMILY business – now run as
small/medium sized businesses what is a COOPERATIVE?
Economic Development The Primary Sector (cont’):
Forestry – still offering lots of employment New natural resources are developed Mining:
Nickel, gold, zinc, silver and copper in Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Asbestos in the Eastern Townships Iron in Cote-Nord Copper in Gaspésie
Economic Development The Secondary Sector
1800’s - Industrialization first affects light industries Leather, shoes, clothing, tobacco, food (butter, milk,
cheese, beer, sugar) etc. By the 1900’s – more export oriented industries
start to develop Pulp and paper, wood processing, newsprint Ore processing (aluminum, iron) Chemical production (oil refining) Transportation materials (especially for the railroads)
Economic Development The Secondary Sector
Since 1970 – the secondary sector has decreased
Mostly due to cheaper labour cost in places like Asia, Mexico and India
Economic Development The Secondary Sector
Hydroelectricity What is “potential?” The first hydroelectric stations were built in the
late 19th century The bigger projects started after the 1920’s But these projects were all privately owned
Shawinigan St-Maurice The Saguenay The Ottawa
Economic Development The Secondary Sector
Hydroelectricity In 1963 the Quebec Government nationalized the
electricity industry – why? Quebec became a world leader in hydroelectric
technology Although Quebec has attracted a lot of business
because of its cheap electrical rates…what are some of the consequences?
Flooding – environmental damage Native Rights – most of these projects are on their land!
Economic Development The Tertiary Sector
The tertiary sector has been growing since the 20th century
The creation of the “office worker” Consumption therefore retail A more socialist government? Increased Standard of Living? Also, after the 1950’s – more and more
women were becoming part of the work force.
Creating your own Graph
Activity # 5
Activity # 5 - Graphing Create your own graph
Using table 2.28 on page 78, create a graph that shows the changes in the various sectors from 1850 to 2000.
Make sure your axises are labelled correctly and that your graph has a title.
Then write up a short paragraph which discusses the shift with the sectors and how Canada has changed as a result.