The northward expansion of Canada, 1914-1967

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Concluding volume of a study of the evolution of the Canadian North since Confederation. Documents the northward progress of agriculture, industry, transportation, government, etc. from World War I to 1967. Includes chapters on the impact of this development on the native peoples. This history of northern Canada from World War I to the Centennial year, covers agriculture, forestry, mining and hydroelectric developments, the decline of the fur trade, native peoples, military and international security issues, and the role of the federal government.