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Rebellions of 1837
The Rebellions of 1837 were two armed conflicts that happened in both Upper and Lower Canada in 1837 and 1838. These rebellions were due to political frustration and wanting reform, which eventually led to the reformation act that took place in 1840 to slightly reform the British provinces into a unitary system. -
The Durham Report
The Durham Report is a report published by John George Lambton, Earl of Durham. He was appointed Governor General of the Canada's during the 1837-38 rebellions. This report stated the issues taking place and recommended Upper and Lower Canada be united into one province. -
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The Act of Union, 1840
The Act of Union abolished Upper and Lower Canada and made them one unified area, called the Province of Canada. This gave way to the proper creation of Canada years down the road. -
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The Charlottetown Conference
A discussion involving the unionizing of the three Maritime colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. A government system for this union was presented, involving keeping ties with Great Britain. This led to favouring the idea of a Maritime union and federation. -
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The Quebec Conference
John A. MacDonald and delegates from the three maritime provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and P.E.I. met in Quebec to further discuss the events that took place at the Charlottetown Conference. This conference led to the design of the modern day government levels of federal and provincial government, with the federal government being a strong, central government. -
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The London Conference
The London Conference was a conference held that resulted in the 72 Resolutions. Queen Victoria held a private audience with all 16 delegates of Upper and Lower Canada, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, along with a court for their wives and daughters. This also resulted in the British North America Act. -
The British North America Act
The British North America Act begun when the Queen gave royal assent for the provinces of Upper and Lower Canada, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia to join under the name of Canada in a single dominion. -
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The Constitution Act, 1867
The Constitution Act is what made Canada into the country it is today and is a major part of the Canadian constitution. The Act created a federal dominion and defines most of how the Canadian government is run. It was fully put into place on July 1st of 1867, creating Canada Day. -
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Canadian Confederation
The British provinces of Canada, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia were joined together to create Canada. -
The Addition of Manitoba and the Northwest Territories
The former Rupert's Land joined the Canadian Confederation in the form of a province and a territory after it was bought from the Hudson's Bay Company. -
The Addition of British Columbia
The United Colony of British Columbia joined the Canadian Confederation under and Imperial In-Court order. -
The Addition of P.E.I.
Prince Edward Island joined under Imperial In-Court order under the term that a ferry link would be operated by the rest of Canada. -
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Sir John A. MacDonald
Sir John Alexander MacDonald was the first Prime Minister of Canada and played a major role in shaping how Canada is today. -
The Addition of Yukon Territory
The Yukon Territory (Later Yukon) was added when all the North Arctic islands were ordered to join the Canadian Confederation. -
The Addition of Alberta and Saskatchewan
Alberta and Saskatchewan were created from the formerly massive Northwest Territories in 1905. -
The Addition of Newfoundland
Two votes were held to determine if Newfoundland would join the Confederation or remain as a dominion. The first vote proved inconclusive. The second vote resulted in a 51% agreement to join the Canadian Confederation. -
The Canadian Flag
The modern day Canadian Flag was adopted in February of 1965 after being designed by George Stanley. -
The Addition of Nunavut
Nunavut was carved out of the Northwest Territories in April of 1999.
