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Charter Surrender

When
19 November 1869
Where
Unresolved site
Part of
Rupert's Land and North-Western Territory admitted to Canada

The Hudson's Bay Company surrendered its charter to the British Crown in 1869, receiving £300,000 in compensation.

The surrender occurred on 19 November 1869, authorized by the Rupert's Land Act. This action enabled the subsequent admission of the territory to Canada. The company had previously rejected an American government offer of CA$10 million.

Sources

  1. Rupert's Land Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-15
  2. Hudson's Bay Company Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23

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