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John Cabot claims part of the Maritime (either Newfoundland or Cape Breton Island) for England
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Famous Explorer Jacques Cartier goes the Maritimes as well. He sees part of of Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick. After stopping on the Gaspé Peninsula, he claims this land for France.
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In Quebex, the famous Explorer Samuel de Champlain implements a permanent French colony.