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1867 in Canada

Explore 7 historical events and records for Canada in 1867.

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Historical records for Canada in 1867

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July

1 July 1867

Confederation

Macdonald, John Alexander · Ottawa · Prime Minister of Canada · Government / Government of Canada

Becomes first prime minister as Confederation creates the Dominion of Canada.

1 July 1867

Confederation

Monck, Charles · Ottawa · Governor General · Government / Government of Canada

Serves as governor general when Confederation begins.

1 July 1867

First Cabinet

Cartier, George-Etienne · Ottawa · Minister of Militia · Government / Government of Canada

Serves in the first federal cabinet after Confederation.

1 July 1867

First Cabinet

Galt, Alexander Tilloch · Ottawa · Minister of Finance · Government / Government of Canada

Serves as first finance minister after Confederation.

September

20 September 1867

First Election

Macdonald, John Alexander · Ottawa · Prime Minister of Canada · Government / Government of Canada

Wins the first federal election after Confederation.

Other events (month unknown)

1867

Prime Minister of Canada

Macdonald, John Alexander · Prime Minister of Canada · Government / Government of Canada

Appointed Prime Minister of Canada

1867

Reform of Political System

MacDonald, John Alexander · Leader Federation Movement · Politics / Federation Movement

Influential in the passage of the British North America Act

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