The Timeline of the Significance Events in Canada

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The Timeline of the Significance Events in Canada

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1902-1903

Alaska Boundary Dispute

Demise of the Sadlermiut

The Sadlermiut were an isolated Inuit population living on what is now called Southampton Island, at the north end of Hudson Bay. They were visited by the Scottish whaling ship Active that brought an unknown infectious disease. The ethnic group was wiped out in 1902-1903, as a result of a pandemic that spread around the community.

1899-1902

South Africa: Canada's First “Foreign War”

When Britain declared war against the republics founded by Dutch settlers in South Africa, many Canadians of British origin felt that Canada should join them. So, a thousand volunteers with the Royal Canadian Regiment travelled to South Africa by ship to join Imperial British forces to participate in the South African War (Boer War). At the end of the foreign war, 270 Canadians died overseas. The war was significant because it marked the first time Canadian troops sacrificed themselves in battle overseas.

1893

The National Council of Women was Formed

In 1893, the Nation Council of Women was formed. Lady Aberdeen, wife of the governor general, established Canada's National Council of Women in 1893, five years after the founding of the International Council of Women. Prominent Council leaders included Lady Gzowski, Dr. Augusta Stowe-Gullen, and Adelaide Hoodless. Their purpose is to improve conditions for women, families and communities, through improved education, working conditions and granting women's right to vote. Their overall goal is to advocate for women's rights and other public affairs, such as education and health care. Without the National Council of Women, women wouldn't be able to have an education, a chance to vote, etc.

1876

The Indian Act

In 1876, there was a law in which the federal government administers Indian status. It gives the federal government exclusive rights to create laws regarding Indian status. Its main purpose was to terminate their cultures, language and traditions and assimilate them into their Canadian values. One of the laws was that all Indigenous children would be taken to residential schools by force and there would brainwash them into Canadian values and traditions.

1867

Sir John A. Macdonald

Sir John A. Macdonald was the first Canadian prime minister, serving from 1867 to 1873 and from 1878 until his death in 1891. He was the dominant figure during the Canadian Confederation of Canada. Previously, he was a lawyer that had already held office in numerous Conservative Governments, and had been one of the main players in the negotiation of a union between the British North American colonies. He overall had a major impact in history.

The Confederation of Canada

The Canadian Confederation is the union between Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec to form the Dominion of Canada in 1867. There are 5 major reasons for the Confederation; the threat of the American Takeover, Tax-Free Trade Among Colonies, Fenian Raids, Building a railroad, and Political Deadlock.

1905

Alberta and Saskatchewan Become Provinces

Due to the massive immigration to the Prairies and rapid economic growth in farming, forestry and mining, these two provinces are created. The provinces had formerly been part of the Northwest Territories. In 1905, Canada adopted the Alberta Act and the Saskatchewan Act on 1 September 1905. From that day forward, these provinces became the 8th and 9th provinces that joined in the Confederation.

1901

Marconi Makes Radio History at Signal Hill

Commonwealth of Australia Is Created

In 1901, six British colonies—New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania—all formed into the Commonwealth of Wealth. Their purpose is to promote peace and prosperity and also achieve the Commonwealth's aims of development and democracy. This includes helping countries with small business development, legislation, election monitoring, and human rights, especially those roles and rights of young people and of women.

1896

Enticing Settlers to the Prairies

In 1896, since the Canadian government was afraid of the American Expansion and eager for economic growth, launched an effort to populate and develop the Prairies more. The marketing campaign targeted potential settlers from the United States and Europe. They showed prosperous farmland how if they came to the prairies, there would be farmland. When settlers finally arrived, there was nothing but a virgin prairie and survey stakes. The settlers eventually transformed the prairies into the land they were promised.

Wilfrid Laurier Became the Prime Minister

In 1896, Wilfrid Laurier became the first French Canadian to serve as the Prime Minister of Canada. Laurier advocated for national unity, the settlement of the Prairies and the industrialization of the eastern regions of the country. He was a Canadian lawyer, statesman, and politician who served as the seventh prime minister of Canada from 1896 to 1911. He was a member of the Liberal Party. Laurier aimed to cut costs in the administration of the Department of Indian Affairs and have the Indigenous people surrender their reserve lands. Because of this, Indigenous people across the country were persuaded or pressured into giving up thousands of acres of land.

1885

The Chinese Head Tax

In 1885, the Canadian Pacific Railway needed people to do labour, so thousands of Chinese people came to Canada. This gave rise to an increase of racial discrimination and restrictive government policies. These labourers risked their lives during the harsh winters and dangerous working conditions. The government passed a law where each Chinese person who enters Canada must pay a fine of $50 CAD before entering, which is the Chinese head tax.

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1873

Prince Edward Island Joins the Confederation

Even though Prince Edward Island had participated in the discussions on union in 1864 at Charlottetown and Québec, it had chosen not to join the other colonies in 1867. However, due to the huge debt caused by the railway construction, they approached Canada to discuss a deal. Canada assumed the Island's railway debt as part of the negotiations, and Prince Edward Island joined Canada on July 1, 1873. The total population count of Prince Edward Island in 1871 was 94,021. From that day forward, Prince Edward Island became the seventh province of Canada.

1870-1871

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British Columbia Joins the Confederation (1871)

In 1871, British Columbia became Canada's sixth province, receiving three seats in the Canadian Senate and six in the House of Commons. Canada brought responsible government to the former colony and promised to build a railroad from Montréal to the west coast. When British Columbia first joined the Confederation the population was estimated to be about 40,000 people. British Columbia's current population is 4.8 million people.

Province of Manitoba is Created (1870)

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In 1870, the Manitoba Act was passed by the Canadian Parliament, creating the Province of Manitoba, Canada's fifth province. It gave the Métis most of what they asked for, in particular a responsible government, the status of province, bilingual institutions safeguarding the French language , funded Catholic schools, and property rights with respect to Indian lands. Currently, Manitoba is a Canadian province bordered by Ontario to the east and Saskatchewan to the west. Its landscape are lakes and rivers, mountains, forests and prairies all over Manitoba.

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