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Union United Church was founded in 1907 by Black railway porters and their wives.It was a place where they could worship without discrimination. The Church is first black church in Montreal. The church has always played a role in social justice movements. The church was created by the same people who started the Coloured Women’s Club of Montreal. The Coloured Women`s club attended war veterans and provide resources to those in need. This was also mirrored in the church which collaborated to give black students scholarships. Reverend Chatles H.Este of the Church founded the Negro Community Centre as a way to work together with the community to improve social and economic conditions for the Black community.

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Lachine Canal located in Montreal, Quebec, is a 14.5-kilometer waterway that connects the Old Port of Montreal to Lake Saint-Louis. It was built between 1821 and 1825, the canal was designed to bypass Lachine Rapids on the St. Lawrence River, facilitating navigation and trade. ​The canal was essential in the economic growth of Montreal. In the 1840 the canal was deepened and started producing hydraulic power. hydraulic power powered industries. Products could be also be shipped through the canal which reduced costs and increase profit.