1. Canada’s Emerging Independence History 30F

2. Treaty of Washington, 1871 Treaty was to work out issues such as fishing rights and navigation on the St. Lawrence River PM Macdonald part of a 5 man British delegation Macdonald had very little influence in the meeting Treaty used to improve GBR relations with USA

3. Alaska Boundary Dispute, 1903 Dispute over where Alaska border should be placed 6 man panel to decide on boundary (3 British, 3 American) Canada lost vote 4-2 Many felt GBR sold out Canada’s interests to the USA

4. Boundary Waters Treaty, 1909 The treaty helped to establish a relationship of equality between Canada and the USA Part of the IJC (International Joint Commission) This was a more direct agreement between Canada and the USA Regional autonomy displayed

5. Boer War, 1899-1902 British war in South Africa against the Boers (Dutch farmers) Volunteers allowed to join the British army, about 8,000 joined Laurier set the conditions for Canada’s participation It shows a small degree of autonomy on the international stage

6. International Joint Commission, 1909 Canada and the USA created the IJC to discuss any border conflicts The IJC is still relevant today Settles all issues of local autonomy between Canada and the USA, without British involvement Created as a result of the Alaska Boundary Dispute

7. Naval Service Crisis Britain requested money contributions from all members of the empire to build dreadnaughts for the navy Instead Laurier introduced the Naval Service Bill for Canada to build its own navy Canada shows autonomy by creating its own navy instead of giving money to the Brits Causes a major divide between nationalist and imperialist factions in Canada