Canadian Confederation
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The First Federal Elections in Canada: 1867
Canadians have exercised their rights to vote since Confederation but in the 1800s, voting was a privilege. Few had opportunity to call out their choice in public more...
An Irishman, McGee joined the political fray, gaining a reputation as one of Canada's best speakers. His enthusiasm earned him both praise and enemies. more...
Celebrating Canada's140th Birthday
Canada celebrates its 140th birthday on July 1st. But the birth of Confederation in 1867 was not a smooth and painless process. One province fought the BNA Act passage more...
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By: Lesley Strutt
Ottawa is one of Canada's smaller cities. And it has a distinct flavour, defined by a century and a half of geographical, historical and cultural development. more...
Louis Riel, Father of Manitoba
By: Barbara Martin
Manitoba joined the Dominion of Canada on July 15, 1870 on terms originally negotiated by Louis Riel. more...
John A. Macdonald was Prime Minister of Canada nineteen years making him second only to Mackenzie King as the longest serving Prime Minister of Canada. more...
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