1. The Promise and Perils of Prosperity

2. Key Terms ► Social Support ► Natural Resources ► Boom Towns ► Megaprojects ► Pollution ▸ Branch Plants ▸ Economic Nationalism ▸ Auto Pact ▸ Labour Unions

3. The Change of Power ► Following WWII Mackenzie King believed it would be beneficial to the country if the provinces continued to grant the same powers to the federal government as in war time. King believed this would allow for an easy transition to the peacetime economy. ► The provinces of Quebec and Ontario objected fiercely. ► The result was a shift in power, as the private sector began to take over the Canadian economy.

4. The Age of Social Support ► With a major boom in the economy after the war, Canadians began to take measures to protect the country against another depression. ► Programs such as education and health care became important to Canadians. ► Tax powers were shifted away from the provinces to the federal government.

5. Social Support - Equalization ► In order to ensure that social support was distributed equally, the government began to implement a system in which the richer provinces would support the poorer provinces through larger tax contributions. ► This system of equalization is opposed today by many of the richer provinces. opposed

6. Natural Resources ► The development of natural resources continued to be Canada’s number one economic success after the war. ► Boom Towns were formed all over Canada. These towns had the sole purpose of exploiting the land of its natural resources. ► Today many of these towns are in danger of dying. Why?

7. Megaprojects - Building a Nation ► As Canada began to expand and grow, so to did the nation’s need of transportation and industry. ► The megaprojects included such technological marvels as the St. Lawrence Seaway, the Trans-Canada Highway, & C.D. Howe’s natural gas pipeline. ► The provinces launched a number of megaprojects of their own, including hydroelectric dams, and floodways.

8. Pollution ► The result of much of the advancement in Canada during the 50’s and 60’s was an increase in pollution. ► Toxic landfills became the building grounds of many schools, and playgrounds. ► Many people were not aware of the extent of the damage they were causing until the book “Silent Spring” was published in 1962. The book looked at the damage caused by pollution and its ultimate effects on the environment. Pollution Pollution

9. Branch Plants - The American Influence ► After the war the Canadian government looked south in hopes of finding a strong trading partner. ► In order to maintain an equal playing field between American and Canadian businesses, both governments maintained a now somewhat relaxed system of tariffs. ► In order to avoid tariffs the American businesses began to open branch plants within Canada (especially in Southern Ontario). These plants allowed the companies to produced their product tariff free. By the mid 1950’s American companies were in control of half the manufacturing in Canada.

10. Economic Nationalism ► Economic Nationalism was a pro-Canadian response by those who believed American influence had grown too great in the Canadian economy. ► Walter Gordon championed the cause of the Canadian businessman’s fear, as he set out to repel the American’s power over the economy.

11. The Auto Pact ► The Auto Pact was an agreement signed between the Canadian and American governments by allowing for some free trade with respect to automobiles. ► Many jobs were created as a result of the Auto Pact, as more and more automobiles were shipped from Canada to the U.S. ► General Motors in Oshawa is a prime example of the effects of this pact.

12. Labour Unions ► With the end of the war there came a renewed energy within the labour movement. ► Unions fought hard as representatives of their workers to improve their situations. ► The union efforts resulted in an overall increase in pay throughout the workforce and better overall working conditions.

13. Let’s Think About It Beneficial 10 Too Costly 1 Economic Nationalism Branch Plants Megaprojects Social Support Rate each of the ideas on a scale of 1 to 10 - 1 being too costly to 10 being extremely beneficial to Canada.