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| | Mackenzie King and the Department of External Affairs - Mackenzie King - Exhibitions - Library and Archives Canada |
 | | The Department of External Affairs, established in 1909, gave advice to the prime minister, and also handled consular matters, such as issuing passports to Canadians for travelling abroad. |
 | | King's general principle with respect to external affairs was that Canada should play a gradually more autonomous role, while avoiding unnecessary international commitments. |
 | | When he handed over responsibility for External Affairs to others, he claimed to be glad to be relieved of the load, but, through most of his career, he had certainly enjoyed this part of his work. |
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