Canada became a country ("one dominion under the name of Canada") on July 1, 1867.
The Dominion of Canada was formed July 1, 1867. The first four provinces were Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.
The Dominion of Canada was formed July 1, 1867. The first four provinces were Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.
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Canada became a Dominion in 1867, but did not gain complete and absolute independence until 1982
Canada officially became a country on July 1, 1867. The first provinces were Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. (The term "Dominion" is simply a historical reference to Section 3 of the British North America Act: "one dominion under the name of Canada". Canada was never known officially as "The Dominion of Canada". It found its way into popular venues such as paper currency and school maps. However, on Canadian bills it was meant as "The Dominion Under Canada" and on school maps as "The Queen's Dominion of Canada".)
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Fear of American invasion and domination.
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 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 The term "dominion" is a historical reference to Sec. 3 of the British North America Act which states "one dominion under the name of Canada".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".