The Transfer of Arctic Territories from Great Britain to Canada in 1880, and Some Related Matters, as Seen in Official Correspondence

Abstract

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.