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1871 in Canada

Explore 3 historical events and records for Canada in 1871.

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Historical records for Canada in 1871

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July

20 July 1871

British Columbia Joins Confederation

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

Brings British Columbia into Confederation with a railway promise.

20 July 1871

British Columbia Joins Confederation

McCreight, John Foster · Victoria · Premier of British Columbia · Government / Government of Canada

Leads British Columbia as it enters Confederation.

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1871

Works Management Responsibilities

Pirrie, William James · Belfast · Shipbuilder · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Takes on wider works-management responsibilities while Harland and Wolff expands its shipbuilding operations.

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