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Canada and U.S.A
Canada and the U.S. sign a Reciprocity Treaty, ensuring reduction of customs duties. -
First Canadian
The first Canadian troops sent overseas participate in the Boer War in South Africa. -
1000 Canadian
More than 1,000 Canadian soldiers set sail from Quebec to South Africa and the Boer War. -
Canada France
the 1st Canadian Division arrives in France -
His World
Expo 67, a world’s fair built on the theme Man and His World, opens in Montreal -
Team Canada
Team Canada, on Paul Henderson’s goal with 34 seconds remaining in final game, defeats the Soviet Union four games to three, with one tied. -
The Queen
With the stroke of a pen by the Queen in Ottawa, Canada has its own Constitution. -
Canada and U.SA free trade
Jan. 2, 1988 – The Canada-U.S. free trade agreement is signed by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and President Ronald Reagan. -
CF-18
Canadian CF-18 jet fighters fly an offensive mission in the Persian Gulf war, marking the first time Canadian forces have engaged in battle since the Korean War -
becomes legal
Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Canada. -
100th military death
Canada marks the 100th military death as a result of its ongoing mission in Afghanistan -
Canada flag
The Canadian flag is lowered at the NATO headquarters in Kabul, marking the formal end to Canada’s operations in Afghanistan. -
Canada
1st Canadian Division begins moving to France. -
kill 250 men and women
A devastating forest fire broke out in northwest of North Bay, Ontario, killing between 200 and 250 men, women, and children and destroying six towns, including Matheson and Cochrane. Property damage was estimated at more than $2 million.