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... ment not having been made up at date of going to press , the figures relating to the fisheries for 1887 are necessarily meagre and incomplete . As it was found impossible to obtain all the Provincial Reports on Education in time for an ...
... ment not having been made up at date of going to press , the figures relating to the fisheries for 1887 are necessarily meagre and incomplete . As it was found impossible to obtain all the Provincial Reports on Education in time for an ...
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... ment of Canada . The name is said to be an Indian one , " Kebec , " a strait . 28 settlers wintered there , including Champlain . 1611. Establishment of a trading post at Hochelaga . 1013. St. John's , Newfoundland , founded . 1015 ...
... ment of Canada . The name is said to be an Indian one , " Kebec , " a strait . 28 settlers wintered there , including Champlain . 1611. Establishment of a trading post at Hochelaga . 1013. St. John's , Newfoundland , founded . 1015 ...
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... killed . November 7. Driving of the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway . 1880. June 28. First through train left Montreal for Vancouver . 24 Constitu- Mon. Executive authority . Parlia- ment . The PRELIMINARY REMARKS . 23.
... killed . November 7. Driving of the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway . 1880. June 28. First through train left Montreal for Vancouver . 24 Constitu- Mon. Executive authority . Parlia- ment . The PRELIMINARY REMARKS . 23.
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... ment and authority of and over Canada , as well as the command in chief of the Land and Naval Militia , and of all Naval and Military Forces of and in Canada , were declared to be vested in the Queen . 31. The Parliament consists of the ...
... ment and authority of and over Canada , as well as the command in chief of the Land and Naval Militia , and of all Naval and Military Forces of and in Canada , were declared to be vested in the Queen . 31. The Parliament consists of the ...
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... ment . Adminis- tration of public affairs . The Cabi- net . 36. The exclusive legislative authority of the Parliament of Canada extends to all matters connected with the follow- ing subjects : - Public Debt . -- Trade and Commerce ...
... ment . Adminis- tration of public affairs . The Cabi- net . 36. The exclusive legislative authority of the Parliament of Canada extends to all matters connected with the follow- ing subjects : - Public Debt . -- Trade and Commerce ...
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Page 375 - In case of the death, absence, or incapacity of any commissioner, or in the event of any commissioner omitting or ceasing to act, the vacancy shall be filled in the manner hereinbefore provided for making the original appointment, the. period of three months in case of such substitution being calculated from the date of the happening of the vacancy.
Page 308 - ... and to bear interest at the rate of three and a half per cent, per annum. • The...
Page 453 - ... composed wholly or in part of wool, worsted, the hair of the alpaca, goat, or other...
Page 442 - Manufactured articles or wares not specially enumerated or provided for, composed wholly or in part of iron or steel, and whether partly or wholly manufactured u Anchors Cwt.
Page 25 - Bills for appropriating any part of the public revenue or for imposing any tax or impost shall originate in the House of Commons. 54. It shall not be lawful for the House of Commons to adopt or pass any vote, resolution, address or Bill for the appropriation of any part of the public revenue or of any tax or impost...
Page 376 - Island to the light on the south point of Cape Sable, thence to the light at Baccaro Point; at Chedabucto and St.
Page 377 - ... provided for in this treaty, such three marine miles shall be measured seaward from a straight line drawn across the bay, creek or harbor, in the part nearest the entrance at the...
Page 451 - ... drills, spades and shovels, hoes, hay, straw, manure, spading and mining forks, and all similar articles and parts thereof, thirty-five per cent, ad valorem, to take...
Page 455 - Apparel, wearing and other personal and household effects, not merchandise, of British subjects dying abroad, but domiciled in Canada; books, pictures, family plate or furniture, personal effects and heirlooms left by bequest. 455. Settlers...
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