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Economics and Industry (3)
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Voyageurs1978 1 minThis very short animation from the Canada Vignettes series illustrates the hardships of voyageurs' lives in the early Canadian fur trade. -
New England and New France (1490-1763)Ronald Dick & Pierre L'Amare 1967 57 minThis feature documentary addresses the struggle between New England and New France, from the first uneasy contacts to the culminating conflicts. The economic battle between the St. Lawrence trade system and that of the Atlantic-Hudson is also explored.
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Victoria Bridge: The 8th WonderMichel Choquette 1987 6 minIn this short film, a collection of images create a colourful collage depicting the construction and opening of Montreal's Victoria Bridge. Considered an engineering marvel at the time, it was the first bridge to span the St. Lawrence River, connecting Montreal to the South Shore by rail.
