Northern Research Portal

Repository: University of Saskatchewan Diefenbaker Archival Collections
Fonds/collection: John G. Diefenbaker fonds
Title of file/item: Resources and Development – Northern Development in Canada. 1959-1963 VI/5871.2
Creation dates: 1959-1963.
Extent: 2.5 cm of textual materials
Scope and Content: This file contains a report on the Jacobsen-McGill University Arctic Research expedition to Axel Heiberg Island, NWT in 1960. Also includes Minister of Northern Affairs and National Resources Alvin Hamilton's report on 1959 trip to Aklavik, Inuvik and other northern points. Also includes correspondence and memorandums exchanged between government members and assistants. Also includes citizens and businessmen's observations on the Canadian North and replies by government officials.
File/item reference: VI/5871.1 - 501 Resources and Development - Northern Development in Canada. 1959-1963.
Number of scanned pages: 104
Subjects:
Commerce and Trade
Government policy
Industries
Infrastructure
International relations
Natural resources
Opinion - Business
Opinion - Citizen
Tourism
Transportation