HIS263Y1 Lecture Notes - Alaska Boundary Dispute
Document Summary
Canada and the british empire in the age of laurier. Confederation did not make canada independent but created the dominion of canada and the colonies got internal self gov. within the british empire. This redefined the relationship b/w the colonies. The gov. gen was the queens rep. he was allowed to reserve or disallow legislation. 3 basic features of external relations: declare war and peace, treaties, . Canada had control of none of these. Treaty making power were also held by britain. Were not legal until british gov. signed them. Responsible gov. was the key turning point. Ex- the gov. gen disallowed laws, but was uncommon to exercise- didn"t do it often. Sending troops to war canada had the financial decision making, thus it has the ability to decide not to go to war with britain. There were practical ways of getting canada"s input on treaties.