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1949 in Canada

Explore 4 historical events and records for Canada in 1949.

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Historical records for Canada in 1949

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March

31 March 1949

Newfoundland Joins Confederation

Saint-Laurent, Louis · Ottawa · Prime Minister of Canada · Government / Government of Canada

Welcomes Newfoundland as Canada tenth province.

31 March 1949

Unification

Saint-Laurent, Louis · Quebec · Prime Minister of Canada · Government / Government of Canada

The province of Newfoundland is added to the Canadian Confederation

April

4 April 1949

North Atlantic Treaty

Pearson, Lester Bowles · Washington · Secretary of State for External Affairs · Government / Government of Canada

Signs the North Atlantic Treaty on Canada behalf.

4 April 1949

North Atlantic Treaty

Pearson, Lester Bowles · Washington · Secretary of State for External Affairs · Government / Government of Canada

Signs the North Atlantic Treaty for Canada.

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