Confederation

BNA Act

Mar 29, 1867

The BNA act is a group of documents that sets out the basic rules for the governmnet, limiting their power. A British style of parliament is one of its features, with a House of Commons and a Senate.

Confederation is passed

Jul 1, 1867

Confederation is passed and Canada is formed. Canada is composed of four provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec

Manitoba and the Northwest Territories join Confederation

Jul 15, 1870

Manitoba and the Northwest Territories join Confederation

British Columbia joins Confederation

Jul 20, 1871

British Columbia joins Confederation.

PEI joins Confederation

Jul 1, 1873

The new province of Prince Edward Island joins Confederation.

Yukon joins Confederation

Jun 13, 1898

The Yukon joins Confederation.

Alberta and Saskatchewan join Confederation

Sep 1, 1905

Alberta and Saskatchewan join Confederation.

Great Depression

Period: Jan 1, 1929 to Jan 1, 1939

Newfoundland joins Confederation

Mar 31, 1949

Newfoundland joins Confederation.

Nunavut joins Confederation

Apr 1, 1999

Nunavut joins Confederation.