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Canada"s Economic Blueprint

Dive into The Great Canadian Blueprint, a hyper-detailed series exploring Canada’s economic history from Confederation in 1867 to the present day, with a sharp focus on real estate. Join us as we uncover the gritty stories, hard numbers, and pivotal moments that shaped Canada’s wealth and landscapes. From the fur trade’s frontier hustle to modern housing crises, each episode zooms in on micro-topics that shaped Canada into what it is today. Whether you’re a history buff, real estate nerd, or just

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6:05

How Tariffs Built Canada’s Economy!

Canada"s Economic Blueprint ·

2025/10/11

This episode explores the pivotal 1879 tariff debates that introduced John A. Macdonald's national policy. Picture the House of Commons buzzing as Macdonald pushed to protect Canadian industries through tariffs. Learn about the arguments for and against this key moment in Canada politics and how it shaped the economy.

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4:24

The Surprising Story of Canada’s Prairie Growth!

Canada"s Economic Blueprint ·

2025/10/11

Let's explore Canada’s grain economy in the 1920s, when Prairie wheat fueled 17.2% of GDP! Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba grew 90% of Canada’s crop, but high CPR rates and Eastern tariffs sparked Western alienation. From the United Farmers’ rise to $323 million in 1928 exports, see how grain wealth built the West’s farms and the East’s ports, stirring regional tensions.

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4:04

How Wheat Pools Changed Canada Forever!

Canada"s Economic Blueprint ·

2025/10/11

Let's uncover the epic tale of Prairie wheat pools! In the early 1900s, farmers battled grain companies and the Canadian Pacific Railway’s chokehold, forming co-ops in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. By 1928, the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool owned 970 elevators, slashing costs and sparking real estate booms in towns like Regina and Saskatoon. Today’s grain giants like Viterra and G3 dominate, but the co-op spirit endures. Would you join a wheat pool or go solo?

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4:23

Did 1800s Farming Innovations SPARK Unnecessary...

Canada"s Economic Blueprint ·

2025/10/11

Join me as we explore how reapers and threshers revolutionized Canadian farming in the late 1800s! These machines slashed harvest times and boosted yields, fueling the Prairie wheat boom and transforming towns like Regina and Saskatoon. Discover how they saved farmers hundreds per season, drove real estate booms, and created new jobs in railways and factories, despite fears of job losses. From McCormick’s reapers to Massey-Harris plants, see technology’s double-edged sword in action.

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6:12

The Surprising Story Behind Canada’s Wheat Rush!

Canada"s Economic Blueprint ·

2025/10/11

Let's explore how Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Lethbridge, and Medicine Hat transformed from tiny outposts into thriving Prairie hubs in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Discover the roles of Red Fife and Marquis wheat, the Canadian Pacific Railway, and grain elevators in fueling this economic surge. From Regina’s 10x population boom to Saskatoon’s 200x growth, learn how wheat shaped real estate. Today, Canada’s $25 billion grain industry remains a global powerhouse.

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8:30

How 1800s Logging Changed Canada Forever!

Canada"s Economic Blueprint ·

2025/10/11

In this episode, we're exploring the lasting scars of 19th-century logging and its impact on forest ecology in Canada. Learn about the causes of deforestation and when people began to recognize the problem. Discover early efforts in forest management and the beginnings of sustainable forests practices.

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6:21

I Investigated Canada's Logging Industry And This Is...

Canada"s Economic Blueprint ·

2025/10/11

This episode examines the tale of two timbers that drove Canada's 19th century economy: square timber and softwood lumber. Learn how hand-squared logs powered the Royal Navy, while sawn boards helped raise cities across the nation.

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8:28

Ottawa's Timber Barons: How Lumber Built Canada's...

Canada"s Economic Blueprint ·

2025/10/11

Dive into the wild 1850s world of Bytown (now Ottawa), where timber barons like John Rudolphus Booth and Henry Franklin Bronson turned forests into fortunes, fueling Canada’s economy and shaping a gritty outpost into the nation’s capital. From roaring sawmills to massive land grabs, their ambition built an empire—but at what cost? Explore the wealth, power, and environmental scars of the Ottawa Valley’s timber boom in this episode of The Great Canadian Blueprint. Share your thoughts: Were the barons

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6:57

How Canada Outgrew the Fur Trade

Canada"s Economic Blueprint ·

2025/10/11

In this episode we explore the dramatic decline of Canada’s fur trade in the 1870s and the rise of Prairie agriculture that reshaped the nation. Discover how the Hudson’s Bay Company pivoted from pelts to land sales, fueling a wheat revolution. We’ll uncover the economic surge, real estate booms, and the costs to Indigenous lands and ecosystems.

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5:32

How The Fur Trade Made Montreal RICH!

Canada"s Economic Blueprint ·

2025/10/11

Let's dive into the world of Montreal’s fur trade moguls in the 1800s and how their wealth fueled the Golden Square Mile’s grand mansions, caused skyrocketing land values, and shaped Montreal’s urban growth through projects like the Lachine Canal and McGill University. We’ll explore the Hudson’s Bay Company’s massive role, its economic might, and the darker side of inequality and environmental damage.

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5:54

The Surprising Story Behind Canada’s Fur Trade!

Canada"s Economic Blueprint ·

2025/10/11

In this deep dive, host Ian explores the vital role of Indigenous trappers in Canada’s fur trade, focusing on the barter system that powered the Hudson’s Bay Company’s empire in the 1800s. From trading pelts for muskets and blankets at Fort Garry to sparking real estate booms that shaped cities like Winnipeg, we uncover how this system drove Canada’s early economy.

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7:18

The Fur Trade’s Forgotten Power

Canada"s Economic Blueprint ·

2025/10/11

We’re kicking things off in the 1820s at Fort Garry, a Hudson’s Bay Company trading post where Winnipeg began. Ever wonder why people settled in a place with scorching 40°C summers and winters colder than the North Pole? We’ll explore how Fort Garry, at The Forks, turned a muddy riverbank into a hub of fur trade and city growth. From Indigenous trappers caught in debt to the HBC’s big moves, we uncover how land prices jumped from $1 to $500 an acre.

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