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Canada became a country
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Manitoba was formed from Rupert's Land.
Manitoba was formed from portions of Rupert's Land. -
British Columbia enters confederation.
British Columbia enters confederation as the sixth province. -
Prince Edward Island enters confederation.
Prince Edward Island enters confederation as the seventh province. -
The longest railroad in the world was completed.
The transcontinental Canadian Pacific Railroad, the longest in the world was completed. -
Alberta and Saskatchewan became provinces.
They became the eighth and ninth provinces of Canada. -
Royal Canadian Navy was Established
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The United Kingdom decrared war on Germany
The UK declared war on Germany, bringing Canada into the first world war. -
Battle of Vimy Ridge
The four divisions of the Canadian Expiitionary Force fight together for the first time in the Battle of Vimy Ridge. It was celebrated as a national symbol of achievement. -
Women gain the right to vote in federal elections
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The Canadian Air Force was established.
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Canada was admitted as a full member of League Of Nations
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The Great Depression begins
The Great Depression begins in Canadad. This resulted in poverty nd unemployment for the next decade. -
Second world war begins
The second world war began by declaring war on Germany, one week after Britain and France. -
Canada's navy expands to the 3rd largest in the world.
It contained 363 ships and 100,000 sailors. -
Canada joins United Nations
Canada is seeking to play a world role as a middle power, with interest in the relief agencies. -
Newfoundland enters confederation
Newfoundland enters confederation as the tenth province. -
The Saint Lawrence Seaway is officially opened.
Joint project between Canada and the United States.