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Canada Day — Confederation
July 1, 1867 · Politics
The Dominion of Canada officially comes into being as the British North America Act takes effect, uniting Ontario, Quebe...
Governor General Monck Issues Confederation Proclamation
June 20, 1868 · Culture
Governor General Viscount Monck issues a royal proclamation calling on Canadians to celebrate the anniversary of Confede...
British Columbia Joins Confederation
June 20, 1871 · Politics
British Columbia formally joins Confederation as Canada's sixth province, after being promised a transcontinental railwa...
Newfoundland Joins Confederation Celebrated
June 22, 1949 · Politics
The people of Newfoundland celebrate their first Dominion Day as a Canadian province, having joined Confederation on Mar...
Diamond Jubilee of Confederation Celebrated
June 20, 1927 · Culture
Canada marks the 60th anniversary of Confederation with national celebrations, highlighted by the unveiling of the Peace...
Final Preparations for Confederation
June 27, 1867 · Politics
Final preparations are underway in Ottawa for the proclamation of the Dominion of Canada on July 1, 1867, as the first D...
New Cabinet Meets Before Confederation
June 28, 1867 · Politics
The first Canadian federal Cabinet holds preparatory meetings ahead of Confederation on July 1, with Prime Minister-desi...
Confederation Debates Begin at Charlottetown
June 30, 1864 · Politics
Plans for the Charlottetown Conference, scheduled for September 1864, are finalized, setting the stage for the most impo...