A large country such as Canada requires a strong railway industry for its transportation and economy. Four historical articles from Quebec’s English speaking media can tell us about the growth and development of the railway industry in Quebec and in relation to the rest of Canada, with citizens and the government being integral to this... Continue Reading →
The rulers of 17th century Europe had trouble colonizing Canada. A freezing, harsh, rugged and unexplored land, Canada was not too likeable for England, France and Spain. But those who did go to Canada found a flourishing system of trade and recognized that it could be an economic boon. The fur trade: The Indian tribes... Continue Reading →
"The national voice of Canada is muted" said the writer George Woodcock many years ago. Canadians often leave it to foreigners to glorify their land before they themselves join in. In 1946, Field Marshal Lord Montgomery noted about Canada: "I saw a great and wonderful country; a land containing in its soil everything that a... Continue Reading →
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