Commentary #1: Many people relied on women to help sustain the British economy. Women (known as 'land girls) came from many different countries (including Canada).
Commentary #1 (today): Women are needed in order to sustain the economy. When men are serving in the war, women are capable of keeping order.
Quote #2: One Alberta mother of nine sons - all of them either in the army or away working in factories - drove the tractor, plowed the fields, put up hay and hauled grain to elevators, along with tending her garden, raising chickens, pigs and turkeys and canning hundreds of jars of fruits and vegetables.
Commentary #2: With their sons overseas, many farm women had to take on extra work. They had to work (often alone) in order to supply food for themselves and the rest of the economy.
Commentary #2 (today): Women are hard-working. Shows how single women farmers can produce food as well. Empowers women farmers to continue producing food.
Concluding Statement: The arduous farming chores that women endeavored during WWII shaped their impact and future involvement on the agricultural industry.

Commentary #1: Canada became a naval power almost overnight. Women helped build the military while the men were away.
Commentary #1: Women are as patriotic as men. Want to help the country. Shows other countries that women and men are equal in Canada.
Quote #2: In 1943, women workers made up 30% of the aircraft industry and 40% of the workforce in many gun plants.
Commentary #2: Women had a big impact on the military through their work in factories. Got more job opportunities because people were needed.
Commentary #2: Companies hire women employees now because of their efficient work during the war.
Concluding Statement: The surge in women participating in the military today can be attributed to their significant participation and patriotism during WWII.