1867
Four territories were proclaimed the Canadian Confederation in 1867, yet it still fell under British dominion. It was not until 1931 that the Statute of Westminster stated Canada's independence. The Canada Act in 1982 finally cut all ties with Britain.
Canada became a country ("one dominion under the name of Canada") on July 1, 1867.
They said do not let the door hit you on the way out. Britain was quick to pass the British North America Act in their house, in 1867.
Canada was established by the British North America Actin 1867.
It became a country in 1867, even though it is still part of the British Commonwealth.
It became a country in 1867, even though it is still part of the British Commonwealth.
Canada was created by the British North America Act (now the Constitution Act) on July 1, 1867, thereby becoming the first country to be created by legislation.(Note: The word "dominion" was never part of Canada's name. It was merely a term of description.)Canada became a country on July 1, 1867. The term "dominion" is a historical reference to Sec. 3 of the British North America Act which states "one dominion under the name of Canada". Canada was never officially called "The Dominion of Canada".
Canada became an independent country. Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick were united as a Dominion.
Canada was formed in 1867. Canada was formed partly because of economic needs. Provinces could easily trade with each other giving people more places to sell their products. As a country, Canadians could also more easily defend themselves against threats from other countries. In the 1860's, people in Canada were concerned about attack from the United States, especially since Canada was a British colony at that time. The Americans were not on good terms with the British.
Canada Called Canada Day or Dominion Day, it celebrates the founding of Canada in 1867.
In 1803 Canada was still part of the United Kingdom. It became independent in 1867 and is now a British Commonwealth.