With the availability of vast reservoirs of water to create hydro-electric power and the "black gold" of coal mines, basic metals can be produced, such as aluminum.

Although production and export of commodities such as pulp and paper are still essential to a strong economy, Canadian industry is able to diversify to produce a multitude of domestic items such as pots and pans, washing machines, television sets and bicycles.

With industrial development, life in Canada continues to change with a steadily growing prosperity and workers benefitting with more security, shorter hours and a safer, more pleasant workplace.

[3][Note 1] Additional footage was shot for the film by an NFB team of cinematographer Reginald Morris and sound engineer George Croll.

Industrial Canada was primarily made-for-television on the CBC, and after broadcast, the film was made available on 16 mm to schools, libraries and other interested parties.