From the late 19th century to the beginnings of the Great Depression, Canada's economy
underwent a period of strong economic growth. The growth was characterized by two
important economic developments:
 

Other important economic developments included  the construction of the Canadian Northern Railway. the industrialization of Ontario and Quebec.  the development of the mining, logging and farming industries.

A wheat boom in the  West which resulted in a much larger export market. Increased European immigration - over three million people came to Canada between 1896 and 1914. Their arrival was a major factor in the creation of two new provinces in 1905: Alberta and Saskatchewan.

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