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CANADA AND THE WORLD
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Anglo-Russian Treaty of 1825 (E), BC
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Established boundary between British and Russian possessions on West Coast
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Atlantic Charter (E), NF
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Basis for United Nations Charter, issued in 1941
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Beaumont-Hamel (S), France
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Represents Newfoundland's accomplishment, contribution and sacrifice in World War I
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Boundary Water Treaty of 1909 (E), ON
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Negotiated between the American and British governments to settle outstanding environmental issues
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Canadian Sovereignty in the Arctic Archipelago (E), NT
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Events associated with exercise of Canadian sovereignty
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Déline Fishery/Franklin's Fort (S), NT
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Wintering quarters of Sir John Franklin and his second expedition
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Food and Agriculture Organization (E), QC
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First of the new United Nations agencies, established in 1945
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Foster, Sir George Eulas (P), NB
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Statesman, orator and administrator, supporter of the League of Nations
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Herschel Island (E),YT
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Canadian sovereignty in the Western Arctic; inter-cultural contact at Herschel Island; whaling industry in Western Arctic
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Mackenzie Papineau-Battalion (E), ON
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Volunteer force formed to oppose Fascists in Spanish Civil War, 1937-39
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North American Boundary Commission of 1872-1876 (E), MB
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Last gap in the transcontinental boundary between Canada and the United States
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North Atlantic Treaty of 1949 (E), ON
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Turning point in the history of Canada's participation in international affairs; emerging diplomatic presence with influence on international stage
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Opening of the St. Lawrence to All Nations (E), QC
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1849 revocation of navigation laws banning foreign ships
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Oregon Treaty of 1846 (E), BC
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Established the 49th parallel as the United States-Canada border west of Rockies
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Pearson, Lester Bowles (P), ON
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Prime Minister of Canada (1963-68); Nobel Peace Prize (1956)
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Pope, Sir Joseph (P), PE
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Distinguished civil servant (1878-1925), Department of External Affairs, author
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Roosevelt, Franklin D. and Campobello Island (E), NB
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Roosevelt's summer home on his "beloved island"
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Vanier, Georges-Philias (P), QC
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Governor General of Canada (1959-67), soldier, ambassador to France (1944-53)
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Vimy Ridge (S), France
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Represents Canada's accomplishment, contribution and sacrifice in World War I
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Wreck of the Elizabeth and Mary (S), QC
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One of four vessels from the fleet of Admiral William Phips, lost in 1690
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