Evidence of Dr. Dawson

<p>Evidence of Dr. Dawson presents the testimony of George M. Dawson Assistant Director of the Geological Survey of Canada before the Immigration and Colonization Committee of the House of Commons. This document offers valuable insights into the perspectives and knowledge of a leading scientist of the late 19th century on matters of Canadian geography resources and their relationship to immigration and colonization policies.</p><p>Dawson's evidence provides a window into the scientific understanding that informed government decisions related to the settlement and development of Canada. His contributions shed light on the complex interplay between geological knowledge resource management and the shaping of Canadian society. This historical record is essential for understanding the foundations of Canadian immigration and colonization policies.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>