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In 1871, British Columbia joins the federation as a province with the boundaries it attained in 1866. Canada’s long and …
In 1873, Prince Edward Island joins the Confederation as the seventh province. Canada’s long and diversified settlement history is reflected …
New provisional boundaries are assigned to northern Ontario in 1874. Canada’s long and diversified settlement history is reflected in the …
The District of Keewatin is formed from part of the Northwest Territories in 1876. Canada’s long and diversified settlement history …
In 1880, Canada acquires title to the Arctic Islands that become part of the Northwest Territories. Canada’s long and diversified …
Manitoba is enlarged in 1881 by extending its boundaries westward, northward and eastward. Canada’s long and diversified settlement history is …
The provisional district of Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, Athabaska and Alberta are created in 1882. Canada’s long and diversified settlement history is …
The south-western boundary of Keewatin is adjusted in 1886 to conform to the boundaries of the districts created in 1882. …
In 1889, Ontario is enlarged west to Lake of the Woods and north to the Albany River. The southwestern boundary …
Ungava, Mackenzie, Yukon and Franklin are established in 1895 as additional districts in the Northwest Territories. The districts of Athabaska …