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1878 in Canada

Explore 4 historical events and records for Canada in 1878.

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Historical records for Canada in 1878

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September

17 September 1878

National Policy

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

Returns to power advocating tariffs, railways and western settlement.

December

30 December 1878

Birth of William Aberhart

Aberhart, William · Government / Government of Canada

Birth of William Aberhart

Other events (month unknown)

1878

Attorney General

Thompson, John Sparrow David · Attorney General · Politics / Conservative Party

Appointed Attorney General in the provincial Government of Simon Holmes

1878

Prime Minister of Canada

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

Appointed Prime Minister of the Dominion of Canada

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