Title: The struggle for responsible government in the North-West Territories, 1870-97 /
Authors: Thomas, Lewis Herbert, 1917-1982.
Publisher: University of Toronto Press,
Year: 1978
Subjects: Northwest Territories Politics and government.
Abstract: Traces the development of government in the North-West Territories, emphasizing the movement for local control.
Contents: Part 1 : The establishment of the territorial system -- 1. A temporary government for the territories -- 2. The evolution of federal government policy, 1869-70 -- 3. The territorial government at Winnipeg, 1870-76 -- 4. The territorial government at Battleford, 1876-82 -- Part 2 : The movement for territorial autonomy -- 5. The ascendency of the Lieutenant-Governor, 1883-88 -- 6. The establishment of the Legislative Assembly, 1888 -- 7. The Advisory Council and Governor Royal, 1888-91 -- 8. The executive committee and Governor Royal, 1891-93 -- 9. The achievement of responsible government, 1894-97 -- 10. Reflections on territorial government, 1897-1970