The tenth province to join Canadian Confederation was British Columbia, which entered on July 20, 1871. Its accession was motivated by the promise of a transcontinental railway and the desire for economic stability and development. British Columbia became the westernmost province, significantly shaping Canada's geography and economy.
Northwest Territory date of confederation was July 15, 1870.1869
Well, originally, New Brunswick wanted to join with Nova Scotia and PEI in a Maritime Union, but when John A. McDonald and George Brown got themselves in invited to the meetings, they persuaded Nova Scotia and New Brunswick to join Confederation. PEI did NOT join at this time because they felt no need.
Prince Edward Island (PEI) was initially reluctant to join Confederation in 1867 due to concerns over its economic viability and the potential loss of autonomy. The islanders feared that joining Canada would lead to increased taxation and that their agricultural economy would not benefit from the broader economic framework of Confederation. Additionally, PEI was apprehensive about the loss of control over local affairs and governance. Ultimately, it was only after several years of negotiations and promises of financial support that PEI decided to join Confederation in 1873.
John Johnson joined Confederation primarily due to his desire for stability and economic opportunity in the wake of the shifting political landscape in Canada. As a prominent figure in the province of Canada, he believed that uniting the provinces would strengthen their economies and enhance their security against external threats. Additionally, he aimed to ensure the protection of French Canadian rights and interests within the new framework. Johnson's support for Confederation was also influenced by his commitment to fostering cooperation among diverse communities.
Joseph Howe opposed Confederation primarily because he believed it would undermine Nova Scotia's autonomy and local governance. He feared that centralizing power in a federal government would diminish the province's influence and resources, leading to potential neglect of local interests. Howe also advocated for responsible government and was concerned that Confederation would create an unresponsive bureaucracy. Ultimately, he championed the idea of stronger provincial rights and self-determination over joining a larger union.
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The tenth province to join Confederation was Newfoundland in 1949. The first Premier of Newfoundland Joey Smallwood use to say that's when Canada joined Newfoundland.
Newfoundland joined confederation on the 31 March 1949 as the tenth Canadian province.
Newfoundland and Labrador was the last province to join Confederation in 1949
The tenth province to join Confederation in Canada was British Columbia, which became a part of Canada on July 20, 1871. Its entry into Confederation was influenced by the promise of a transcontinental railway, which would connect it to the rest of Canada. British Columbia's inclusion helped to solidify Canada's western expansion and integration.
The first province to join Confederation after 1867 was Manitoba, which joined in 1870.
Newfoundland and Labrador was the last province to join Confederation in 1949
Newfoundland Labrador was the last province to join Confederation in 1949 (Nunavut was the last territory to join, on April 1, 1999).
Newfoundland was the last province to join the confederation, doing so in 1949.
The last province to join Confederation was Newfoundland, in 1949. The last territory to join Canada was Nunavut, in 1999.
because the political deadlock was making it impossible to do anything in Canada east and Canada west. ================================================================ Technically, Canada East did not join Confederation. Canada East and Canada West were merely geographical designations, not political entities. The pre-Confederation Province of Canada was the political entity that joined Confederation. Immediately upon Confederation, the Province of Canada was divided into the Province of Québec and the Province of Ontario.
Saskatchewan did not 'join' Confederation. It was created as a province out of the Northwest Territories by the Government of Canada. Saskatchewan became a province on September 1, 1905.