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S5: Newfoundland, the one who almost got away

The Secret Life of Canada

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The Revenge Economy in Newfoundland and Labrador

World War II is actually good for Newfoundland and Labrador economically. The US alone had about 10,000 soldiers stationed in the province. Canada was feeling insecure, it's getting nervous, feeling possessive a little bit. By the end of the war, they had a big ol' surplus.

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