Canadian Manufacturing

Part I of Essay
- Manufacturing in Canada began early in the 18th century, but it was not until the late 19th century that it achieved enourmous growth with the development of electricity. Throughout the 20th century, manufacturing has contributed a lot to the economic growth of Canadians ....

Part II of Essay
.... data show that, for every 3 new jobs created in manufacturing, about 3 more jobs are created. - Manufacturing in Canada began with flour mills. The first gristmills were built in New France in the 17th century and, by 1840, there were 400 in Upper Canada and Lower Canada making flour for domestic and foreign sale. - Iron smelting began in the 1730s, by the mid-1740s, this foundry supplied some of New France's requirements such as stoves and household utensils. - The first steamboat was made in Canada, the accommodation, was built in 180 ....