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Eye Witness No. 15
1949
11 min
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These vignettes from 1949 cover various aspects of life in Canada and were shown in theatres across the country. Subjects included here are: Man-Made Niagara: the construction of the Des Joachims hydro plant on the Ottawa River adds to Ontario's power resources. Irrigation Revitalizes Dust Bowl: In the southern Alberta drylands, the St. Mary's River is being harnessed to provide life-giving irrigation for prairie crops. Underwater Harvest: Lobster season in New Brunswick provides choice seafoods for epicurean tables.
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These vignettes from 1949 cover various aspects of life in Canada and were shown in theatres across the country. Subjects included here are: Man-Made Niagara: the construction of the Des Joachims hydro plant on the Ottawa River adds to Ontario's power resources. Irrigation Revitalizes Dust Bowl: In the southern Alberta drylands, the St. Mary's River is being harnessed to provide life-giving irrigation for prairie crops. Underwater Harvest: Lobster season in New Brunswick provides choice seafoods for epicurean tables.
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producteurDon Mulholland
Éducation
Âge 13 à 15 ans
Sujets scolaires
Reconstituons le contexte de l'époque d'après-guerre, quand le Canada investit dans les travaux d'envergure pour des raisons économiques, sociales et politiques. Analysons ce qui a évolué. Quel était le gouvernement en place, les contraintes de développement et les besoins de la population? Les techniques se sont raffinées pour les grands travaux, le béton est moins à la mode sur les rives, une nouvelle cause s'est ajoutée, l'environnement, nous force-t-elle à repenser nos techniques?
