Second Phase of Industrialization Page 120
Second Phase of industrialization Britain and The USA had become industrial countries well before Canada
Electricity New products were made because of this new power source. Radio, electric stoves, refrigeration, sewing machines, vacuum cleaners…
Natural resources Supply American markets Pulp and Paper became a huge industry Trois Rivieres The World’s Paper Capital
American investment Most capital came from the USA American ownership Dams Factories Capital equipment
Skilled labour Demand for more skilled labour Specialists
Hydro electricity Quebec is rich in Water and able to produce a surplus of electricity. Used for factories and began entering homes.
Mining Asbestos Noranda Copper Val D’or Gold
Asbestos Quebec was the worlds leading producer.
Other industries Chemical industries Oil refining ports and near cities
American branch plants Companies owned in the US that had outlets in Quebec to supply local markets or extract resources.
Urban demands Wheat Dairy products Lumber Much of the wheat came from the west transported by railway