In Canada, some 261,000 women were involved in the production of military goods during World War II. Dominion Arsenal quickly became the main employer in the Québec City region, thanks to its prolific production. Workers performed tasks that were meticulous and also quite dangerous, such as putting the primer in the bullets.

1940 - 1940

The war effort: Women’s work in the Dominion Arsenal's factory

The armed conflicts of World War II affected every area of activity and every citizen. In Québec City, the war effort greatly involved industry. Dominion Arsenal produced an impressive quantity of munitions every day at a factory in the Saint-Malo quarter. The "Arsenal Saint-Malo", as it was known to the local population, mobilized a predominantly female workforce. Women, indeed, became central to this prolific military-supply operation. Explore this album that highlights these workers’ dedication and decisive effort during this challenging period in history. What do you know about the munitions factories in Québec City and women’s wartime involvement in their operations?

Women working at the Saint-Malo munitions factory

Auteur inconnu In Canada, some 261,000 women were involved in the production of military goods during World War II. Dominion Arsenal quickly became the main employer in the Québec City region, thanks to its prolific production. Workers performed tasks that were meticulous and also quite dangerous, such as putting the primer in the bullets.

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Depicted period: 1940

Source: Ville de Québec Document in the public domain (free of copyright) - Date: circa 1940

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