What began Canada's modern energy industry?
Answer: The discovery of oil in Alberta in 1947.
The discovery of oil in Alberta in 1947 began Canada's modern energy industry.
All answer choices
- The discovery of oil in Alberta in 1947. (correct answer)
- The building of hydroelectric dams in Quebec.
- The Gold Rush of the 1890s.
- The opening of uranium mines in Saskatchewan.
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