The Mystery of Meech Lake

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  • A story about a secretive scientist who turned water into light.
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    French subtitles by: Marika Lapointe
    The Meech Lake Accord failure: goo.gl/GgGwX3
    And Elijah Harper's role in it: www.thestar.com/news/insight/...
    Union Carbide made a lot of money off of Carbide Willson's patent for calcium carbide production. The company would later be taken over by DOW Chemical in 1999 for $8.89 billion.
    Churchill Falls power plant is the 2nd largest in North America, and makes almost 1% of the world's hydroelectric power. It isn't your typical dam, but a series of dikes that direct water to a natural reservoir/lake (the generating plant is underground). It's a very controversial facility for many reasons: it flooded the traditional hunting and trapping grounds of the Innu people (and was built without their consent) and it's been at the centre of a centuries-long argument between Newfoundland/Labrador and Quebec.
    * Correction: The footage shown at 5:03 to 5:06 is actually Chicago-the result of a mislabeled bit of archival.

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  • @MegaTmarshall
    @MegaTmarshall 4 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    They should teach Canadian history like this in our schools. imo Canadian history is NOT boring and there are so many interesting stories to be told. Please keep these videos coming! :-D

    • @dougyates7218
      @dougyates7218 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm an American and I agree, I enjoy learning about Canada. I thank all Canadians for their friendship. Peace.

    • @skatechatham
      @skatechatham 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They should show all these videos in schools!

    • @nathanielfink441
      @nathanielfink441 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      These could be played in classrooms! :)

    • @danmeehan1390
      @danmeehan1390 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agree 100%. I am a Canadian Army veteran and have always been a student of our history. Don't let the old American movies fool you, Canadian history is also exciting, time we started really talking about it other than in negative terms

    • @fraslex
      @fraslex 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, teachers use these in classrooms.

  • @illstuffamattresswithyou5657
    @illstuffamattresswithyou5657 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Canadians are unaware of just how much we have historically contributed to some of the most important inventions and industries in the world. It’s a shame we aren’t taught much of that in school. We shouldn’t know more about Americans and their history.

  • @mankind-qh2vb
    @mankind-qh2vb ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This should be a series on Tv

  • @Punkbars
    @Punkbars 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You deserve much more views buddy, Canada is a country whose history is very less known around the world.

  • @auntiedough2488
    @auntiedough2488 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We LOVE this channel. What an amazing presenter you are!!

  • @garymckee8857
    @garymckee8857 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm from the U.S. and I enjoyed this history video.
    Thanks

  • @offthestarboardhull8913
    @offthestarboardhull8913 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Great video, thanks for all the effort.
    A fellow Canuck watching in Fiji.
    Sailing around the world

  • @PumpkinCanada
    @PumpkinCanada 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    More of these, please. Especially ones that start with "The Mystery of ... (something Ottawa-related)".

    • @ricer7214
      @ricer7214 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Or just Canada related

  • @robertlegault9226
    @robertlegault9226 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the spirit Canadians had back then.

  • @CamGG__68
    @CamGG__68 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I love these. Never learnt about Canadian history in high school, so grateful for these uploads!
    Please keep them coming!

    • @Canadiana
      @Canadiana  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We're trying! Thanks!

  • @dtruetheeness
    @dtruetheeness ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the storytelling here.

  • @ThePaintballgun
    @ThePaintballgun 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Wow, I've been to those ruins, and I've also visited the Churchill falls generating station in Labrador. I never imagined the two as being connected.

    • @luckyvet
      @luckyvet 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ikr, they should have named the station Willson Station.

  • @garnettanner2218
    @garnettanner2218 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Hope you get many more views to further your project! What an amazing way to tell Canadian history. You've got the perfect voice and storytelling style to do it.

    • @Canadiana
      @Canadiana  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the kind words! We just hope we can keep the train rolling!

  • @inthedeepnorth8740
    @inthedeepnorth8740 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Randomly came across this...so glad I did. Excellent work! Cheers from Northern ontario! Subbed!

  • @TheMattc999
    @TheMattc999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Ok, so I had to double check, and Churchill Falls hydro-electric plant is currently 10th largest in the world. Still pretty incredible, but no longer the largest.

    • @MRMEGA4321
      @MRMEGA4321 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you, was looking for this comment

    • @TheMattc999
      @TheMattc999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lucas Leandro glad I could be of assistance. 👍

  • @jimbernard3289
    @jimbernard3289 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Accidentally came across this. So glad i did!! I've visited these places but your video brings it back to life. Keep them coming!

  • @pixelsocket
    @pixelsocket ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Visited the plant before the pandemic- loved the view of the ocean, never knew it had such a famous founder. Great video :)

  • @nicholasf.9162
    @nicholasf.9162 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is by far one of the best channels on youtube! I am so excited to see what comes out next.

    • @Canadiana
      @Canadiana  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! It'll be difficult to predict what's next, every episode we've shot so far is very different!

    • @rovertrobert3180
      @rovertrobert3180 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You know there is basically porn on TH-cam too right?

  • @ExBarn5
    @ExBarn5 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just found this channel, figured I'd start at the beginning. I also noticed that you're still posting (as of two weeks ago), well played! Thank you.

  • @geraldoutdoors245
    @geraldoutdoors245 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent videos came across them accidently now binge watching the channel

  • @costan90
    @costan90 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    big fan of all your work. keep it up man

  • @pipe2devnull
    @pipe2devnull 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Really interesting! I visited the Meech Lake plant many times as it was a destination for bike rides from Ottawa. Walk a bit farther along the trail to the Wilson Carbide plant and you get to an unofficial nude beach.

  • @grannydeeallinforhealth
    @grannydeeallinforhealth ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved hearing this history!

  • @inger9727
    @inger9727 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just found your channel enjoyed this video,flicking through your thumbnails and titles I can see you have done some great stuff

  • @jamescox7007
    @jamescox7007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love the videos. Great for my 10 year old inquisitive son. He wants to learn everything he can.

    • @Canadiana
      @Canadiana  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      We're glad to hear! Thanks for watching to both of you!

  • @MegaGlupe
    @MegaGlupe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    just discovered this channel (first vid I watched) and instant sub, great vid and great quality!

  • @jimmyjam5109
    @jimmyjam5109 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great work peoples! This is the 3rd video ive watched. Looking forward to more

  • @rastamon5403
    @rastamon5403 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Stumbled across your channel and it's awesome! Amazing stories, excellent video quality and everything. Subscribed and looking forward to more videos!
    Do one on the Mad Trapper of Rat River or Stompin Tom!

    • @Canadiana
      @Canadiana  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! We are absolutely aiming to do one on the Mad Trapper as soon as physically possible-can't wait!

  • @markdemell3717
    @markdemell3717 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally a more in depth look,thanks.

  • @rEdf196
    @rEdf196 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    And I thought Meech Lake was just an Accord.

    • @01hondascott
      @01hondascott 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      cool Honda makes a meech lake model?

    • @WorldNews92
      @WorldNews92 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Maybe the real mystery of Meech Lake is how Québec is still in Canada.

  • @unicornwhale1156
    @unicornwhale1156 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are fantastic. Love it!

  • @technodruid
    @technodruid 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That place is so wonderful to visit. Anyone who can, should.

  • @luckyvet
    @luckyvet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember hearing about the Meech Lake Accord as a kid. Interesting video!

  • @dermotheaney
    @dermotheaney 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well worked piece, very enjoyable.

    • @Canadiana
      @Canadiana  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @peteryeung111
    @peteryeung111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice video,kinda had that nostalgic feel to it.

  • @Riel25
    @Riel25 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that was amazingly interesting. I'm discovering it too late but wow! I love your channel!

  • @Thebeardedcanucks
    @Thebeardedcanucks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great channel bud! Keep up the good work eh !

  • @erikarneberg11
    @erikarneberg11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    More of these interesting videos aboot interesting and little-known episodes in Canoodian history, please!

  • @ninaparadis8907
    @ninaparadis8907 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed this Adam, thank you

  • @finlaymooney3517
    @finlaymooney3517 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Keep doing what you are doing

  • @johnmiranda2307
    @johnmiranda2307 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Outstanding!! Thank you

  • @karlgiesbrecht9910
    @karlgiesbrecht9910 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! I love your videos!

  • @ThreenaddiesRexMegistus
    @ThreenaddiesRexMegistus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent content and presentation! Canadian mad scientist, eh? Who’d have ever known about this very alternative history?

  • @azib958
    @azib958 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Keep up the great vids!

  • @natalielivingstone3763
    @natalielivingstone3763 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great videos!

  • @douglewis6924
    @douglewis6924 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing this.

  • @TheJttv
    @TheJttv 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome story keep it up

  • @mrs.mcnamara1669
    @mrs.mcnamara1669 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I lived in Chelsea-Hull for years and spent a lot of time in the Gatineau Park and I dont know where those ruins are. Very cool. Thank you

  • @markchapman2585
    @markchapman2585 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the great video. I love learning about Canadian history. I am in Toronto and like seeing old pictures of downtown Toronto in the 1880s and having modern pictures next to them.

  • @ronhilton4294
    @ronhilton4294 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. Great show.

  • @pamelaattrux336
    @pamelaattrux336 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love these shows wow

  • @naotimecapsule
    @naotimecapsule 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome story canadiana

  • @carolinaribeiro8480
    @carolinaribeiro8480 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Those ruins are truly a fantastic place. They should be preserved because they are the testimony of the perseverance of the human spirit. A great man and a great story. Keep up the good work, guys!

  • @Echosquad2555
    @Echosquad2555 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have visited those areas before and it feels good to know what happend there years ago

  • @gaslitworldf.melissab2897
    @gaslitworldf.melissab2897 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Too young, we lost a gem. May he RIP.

  • @TheMattc999
    @TheMattc999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @2:50 that looks like a pretty decent spot from which to revolutionize an industry....

  • @Game_Hero
    @Game_Hero 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As an historian, could you do a video about inventor Cyrille Duquet?

  • @soniablaney9462
    @soniablaney9462 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    reminded of the great Bill Bryson :-)

  • @tulockthewerewolf9744
    @tulockthewerewolf9744 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greetings from Winnipeg

  • @Gaz888
    @Gaz888 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Top video nuf said

  • @waltershumate5777
    @waltershumate5777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5:19 -5:20.. he sort of looked like the actor, David Ogden Stiers!

  • @listentothis4961
    @listentothis4961 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great lake ,the best bass fishing near Ottawa.

  • @ericmeechglobalnetwork2273
    @ericmeechglobalnetwork2273 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting, thanks for this..... and yes my second name is MEECH.

  • @refusoagaino6824
    @refusoagaino6824 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I grew up in that area and know Meech lake well, we ski across it in winter. I knew nothing of this story, my history teachers should be ashamed.

  • @CAzone10
    @CAzone10 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been there it’s a great running trail

  • @martinemjt
    @martinemjt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing! so has quebec been following wilson s dream?

  • @Musique61414
    @Musique61414 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is an awesome story. So many great inventors lost everything.. Look at Tesla.

  • @grndiesel
    @grndiesel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw meech lake and right away thought of the meech lake accord.

  • @billpetersen298
    @billpetersen298 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What happened to the fertilizer part?

  • @FrankLSD38
    @FrankLSD38 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn...I gotta go check that lab myself.. it's maybe 20 or 30 minutes away

  • @pitchforksarecoming
    @pitchforksarecoming 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been there live right next to it.

  • @kindpotato
    @kindpotato 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ha I've been there. I remembered reading the info their and it didn't give this much detail.

  • @CamstonIsland
    @CamstonIsland 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Between 5:02 and 5:06, footage of Chicago was shown instead of New York.

    • @Canadiana
      @Canadiana  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good eye! We checked and it was a wrongfully titled clip from Archive.org. We will make a note of it in the description.

  • @unclewreckum4977
    @unclewreckum4977 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why did he refused to grant unanimous whatever ? What happened ? Was it a good thing or detrimental thing ?

  • @jimix5708
    @jimix5708 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I go swimming at meech lake all the time never knew

  • @bjk777
    @bjk777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where is the video about the legacy of RUSH?

  • @adamwiggins9865
    @adamwiggins9865 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should be making school documentaries...

  • @intentionaloffside8934
    @intentionaloffside8934 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Elijah Harper link broken

  • @warmonger8799
    @warmonger8799 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @univibe23
    @univibe23 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why did I know this story would end bad......eh, they always do don't they.

  • @dinamik967
    @dinamik967 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was the dam destroyed by a man or did it collapse on its own?

  • @thomasdykstra100
    @thomasdykstra100 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does he know his shirt is not tucked in? AND there are strange noises coming from his mouth...

  • @George196207
    @George196207 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You make one major mistake on Meech Lake accord. Meech Lake was stopped by Clyde Wells who said no to his Liberal party overseers . Harper was a just a second one to say no he could not have stopped the accord.

  • @Grahzzyvtvlog
    @Grahzzyvtvlog 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This like only in japan

  • @duncthomas3327
    @duncthomas3327 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Tuck yer shirt in there bud and I suggest you let that marinate ;)

  • @plumhollow5850
    @plumhollow5850 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No longer the largest in the world, more like 16th.

  • @christosvoskresye
    @christosvoskresye 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Not much of a mystery.

  • @edwardbridgewater5641
    @edwardbridgewater5641 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A bit of constructive criticism for the narrator should he choose to take it on board; intonation is important in communication. Your message would be better delivered by emphasizing the key word or syllable of a sentence, signaling to the listener it's importance to the idea you are trying to convey. The more words or syllables are emphasized, the less effect the emphasis has. It also results in a cadence that is unnatural and a bit jarring. I mean no offence by by this. The subject matter is quite interesting. But the manner in which a story is told is nearly as important as the story itself. That is my bit of feedback, for what it's worth. I hope it's received in the spirit it was intended. Cheers.

  • @concernedcanadian6683
    @concernedcanadian6683 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So nothing about the Meech Lake Accord, pity..

  • @rexmundi3108
    @rexmundi3108 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The real mystery is who dressed you.

  • @goffyglos5675
    @goffyglos5675 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Tuck your shirt in for christ sake.

    • @blackrabbit212
      @blackrabbit212 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're absolutely right. He's a great presenter, but his dress sense is appalling.

  • @technopoptart
    @technopoptart 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    why is your jacket so small? you didn't nab it from a passing schoolboy did you?

  • @phildouglas9086
    @phildouglas9086 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Overly enlarged colon. Duh.

  • @AlexanderStone
    @AlexanderStone 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    No way. That guy found that stuff already built there and took it over. There are ruins across the country from way before our history suggests.

  • @DonHavjuan
    @DonHavjuan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why are you dressed like you're wearing the clothes of someone 2 sizes smaller than you? Where is this other person and why can't you get your own clothes?

  • @RayToutuver
    @RayToutuver ปีที่แล้ว

    I walked that same trail in grade 2... some 54 yrs ago
    Cool 💞👍

  • @karenpeck8525
    @karenpeck8525 ปีที่แล้ว