Reciprocity — Efforts were made from time to time by Canada, between the years 1847 and 1854, to secure the free admission of goods between Canada and the United States, but without success until the latter year, when Lord Elgin negotiated a treaty. It came … The makers of Canada
Wirtschaftsgeschichte Kanadas — Die Wirtschaftsgeschichte Kanadas ist zum einen mit der Kolonialgeschichte Großbritanniens und Frankreichs verbunden, zum anderen mit dem Britischen Empire und dem südlichen Nachbarn USA.[1] Prägten anfangs Pelzhandel und die Fernhandelskontakte… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Laurier, Sir Wilfrid — born Nov. 20, 1841, Saint Lin, Canada East died Feb. 17, 1919, Ottawa, Ont., Can. Prime minister of Canada (1896–1911). He studied law at McGill University, where he was a leading member of the liberal Institut Canadien. He served in the Quebec… … Universalium
Charles Tupper — Not to be confused with Sir Charles Hibbert Tupper, son of Charles Tupper. The Right Honourable Sir Charles Tupper Bt, GCMG, CB, PC … Wikipedia
John A. Macdonald — For other people named John Alexander Macdonald, see John Alexander Macdonald (disambiguation). The Right Honourable Sir John A. Macdonald GCB KCMG PC … Wikipedia
Commercial Union — Complete and entire free trade with the United States, first proposed by Ira Gould, before Montreal Board of Trade, February, 1852. (See Montreal Gazette, Feb. 18 22, 1852.) The question was repeatedly discussed in succeeding years, down to… … The makers of Canada
Richard John Cartwright — Sir Richard John Cartwright, P.C., G.C.M.G. (December 4 1835 ndash; September 24 1912) was a Canadian businessman and politician. He was born and raised in Kingston, Ontario in a United Empire Loyalist family, the son of Harriet Dobbs Cartwright… … Wikipedia
Cartwright, Sir Richard John — ▪ Canadian statesman born Dec. 4, 1835, Kingston, Upper Canada died Sept. 24, 1912, Kingston, Ont., Can. statesman and finance minister of Canada s Liberal Party; he supported free trade between the United States and Canada, in opposition to the … Universalium
Blake, Edward — (1833 ) Born in Adelaide, Ontario. Educated at Upper Canada College and University of Toronto. Called to the bar of Ontario, 1859. From 1867 to 1872 a member of Alexander Mackenzie s Dominion ministry; in 1875 1877 minister of justice and… … The makers of Canada
Cartwright, Sir Richard John — (1835 ) Grandson of the preceding. Born at Kingston. Educated at Trinity College, Dublin. Entered public life, 1863, as member for Lennox and Addington. Minister of finance in Mackenzie Cabinet, 1873 1878. On the return of the Liberals to… … The makers of Canada