The Transfer of Arctic Territories from Great Britain to Canada in 1880, and Some Related Matters, as Seen in Official Correspondence
Reconstructs the negotiations of 1874-1880 on this transfer of territories not already under Canadian jurisdiction. Difficulties involved are discussed: determination of which territories were subject to the transfer especially in the islands north of the mainland; the most expedient means of effect...
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| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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The Arctic Institute of North America
1961
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| Online Access: | https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/66710 |
| Summary: | Reconstructs the negotiations of 1874-1880 on this transfer of territories not already under Canadian jurisdiction. Difficulties involved are discussed: determination of which territories were subject to the transfer especially in the islands north of the mainland; the most expedient means of effecting the transfer, by imperial act or order-in-council; etc. Delimitation of the northern and eastern boundaries of the transfer area was attempted, but the attempt ultimately abandoned. |
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