 The images of a mythic Quebec, complete with homespun community events was used to create the impression of a populace united in facing a common enemy, a complete departure from the actual resistance to the war that was occurring among the Québécois.Typical of the NFB's series of morale-boosting films, "Quebec – Path of Conquest" used the format of a compilation documentary, relying heavily on newsreel material in order to provide the background to the dialogue.Original footage was shot at Montreal's docks and factories, notably the Montreal factories where munitions and aircraft were manufactured.