Canada
With the creation of two new provinces in 1905,
and the northern extensions of Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec in 1912, the
boundaries of the Northwest Territories
had also been changed, but the changes had not been made officially. In
1918, by an Order in Council, the boundaries of the territories were defined,
but the changes only took effect in 1920.
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Photograph of the Anglican Church and Mission House, Fort Simpson
Northwest Territories
The boundaries of each of the territories were redefined in 1918 and
became effective in 1920. The District of Mackenzie was described as
the area bounded by the Yukon Territory, the Arctic Ocean, 102nd meridian
of longitude, and the 60th parallel of latitude.
The boundaries of the District of Keewatin were defined as being the
102nd meridian
of longitude, the Arctic Ocean, a line across the Melville Peninsula,
through Frozen Strait to the northern tip of Quebec, the shores of Hudson
and James bays, and the 60th parallel of latitude. Therefore, the District
of Keewatin incorporated all of Hudson and James bays.
The District of Franklin was described as the area of the Northwest Territories
not included in either the District of Mackenzie or the District of Keewatin.
The District of Franklin included the whole of Hudson Strait.
The animation Territorial
Evolution 1867 to 1999 shows sequentially the history of the
political boundary changes in Canada from Confederation to the creation
of Nunavut.
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