Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. PREFACE vii
3. TABLE OF CONTENTS xi
4. PART ONE. THE PRE-CONFEDERATION PERIOD
5. I. The Historical Role of Canadian Agriculture 1
6. II. The French Regime: Defence and Provisions 10
7. III. The Maritimes before Confederation 29
8. IV. The St. Lawrence Region, 1760—1850 67
9. V. The Agricultural Frontier and Confederation 111
10. PART TWO. FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL POLICY
11. VI. The Division of Powers at Confederation 145
12. VII. The Encouragement of Immigration and Settlement 160
13. VIII. The Livestock and Dairy Industries 188
14. IX. The Production and Marketing of Wheat 220
15. X. Canadian Tariff Policy and the Farmer 251
16. XI. Conclusion 271
17. Bibliography of Works Cited 283
18. INDEX 289