Newfoundland Heritage Web Site

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The Anglo-American Leased Bases Agreement

The United States obtained the right to build military bases in Newfoundland by the Leased Bases Agreement signed with Britain on March 27, 1941.
Leased Bases - Agreement

Agreement between the Governments of the United Kingdom and the United States of America relating to the Bases Leased to the United States of America
Leased Bases Timeline: American Presence in Newfoundland

A timeline of the leased bases agreement established between Britain and the United States to create military bases in Newfoundland.
Response to the Ocean Ranger Disaster

The 1982 Ocean Ranger disaster exposed serious weaknesses in the way that government and industry regulated Canada's offshore industry.
The Quebec Conference, October 1864

The Quebec Conference was held in 1864 and dealt with the creation of a federal system of government within Canada.
Quebec Conference Resolutions, 1864: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage

A report of the resolutions adopted at the Quebec Conference of Delegates from the provinces of Canada and the colonies of Newfoundland and PEI. (1864)
Report of the Newfoundland Delegates to the Quebec Conference, 1865: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage

Report of the Newfoundland delegates to the Quebec Conference, 1865