23 May 1873North-West Mounted PoliceAlexander Mackenzie
Creates the North-West Mounted Police to police the western territories.
Historical records for Canada in 1873, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Creates the North-West Mounted Police to police the western territories.
Welcomes Prince Edward Island into Confederation.
Prince Edward Island joins the Dominion of Canada.
Resigns after the Pacific Scandal damages his government.
Forms the first Liberal federal government.
Mackenzie is elected Prime Minister of Canada
Appointed Prime Minister of Canada
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