How did World War II create an economic boom in Newfoundland and Labrador?

During World War II, Newfoundland and Labrador experienced an economic boom primarily driven by a massive influx of Canadian and U.S. military personnel.1

This wartime activity led to the construction of large military bases across the region, including major installations at St. John’s, Argentia, Gander, Stephenville, and Goose Bay, along with numerous smaller sites throughout the territory. These developments provided a significant stimulus to the local economy, which had previously struggled with public debt and the effects of the Great Depression.12