📆 Canada by Year

📅 Events in 1880

Jun 24, 1880

National Policy Tariffs Take Effect

John A. Macdonald's National Policy tariffs on manufactured goods come into full effect, protecting Canadian industry and encouraging manufacturing across the country.

Economics National

Jun 24, 1880

National Policy Comes Into Effect

Prime Minister John A. Macdonald's National Policy of protective tariffs is firmly in place, stimulating Canadian manufacturing and helping to populate the western prairies as part of the Dominion's development strategy.

Economics National