It was them or the USA and the USA was by far the greatest threat to Canada and other British colonies in North America.
Canada is a constitutional monarchy, parliamentary democracy and a federation.
After the American Revolution, the British government helped loyalists to settle in Canada. The British government offered them Canadian land in exchange for their service.
Immigrations laws are enforced by two federal government departments - Citizenship and Immigration Canada and Canada Border Services Agency. They also work with the Canadian police, the Canadian Security Intelligence Services, and the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness to enforce these laws.
Louis Riel established his own government in response to the grievances of the Métis people in Canada, particularly regarding land rights and cultural preservation during the westward expansion of Canadian settlers. In 1869, he led the Red River Resistance, asserting control over Fort Garry and organizing a provisional government to negotiate terms with the Canadian government. Riel aimed to protect Métis interests and ensure their rights were recognized in the new Canadian Confederation. This move ultimately culminated in the creation of the Manitoba Act in 1870, which created the province of Manitoba and addressed some Métis concerns.
The British Empire and France were the two European powers to fight over Canadian territory.
Rupert's Land and the Northwest Territories were transferred from Britain to Canada on July 15, 1870. The Province of Manitoba was created by the Canadian government on the same day.
Of course not! But the government does provide funding to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). The CBC has a news division, which is independent of government influence.
The currency used in the Northwest Territories, Canada, is the Canadian Dollar (CAD). The Canadian Dollar is also the official currency of Canada and is subdivided into 100 cents.
Canada has 3 territories, not 6. They are Nunavut, Northwest Territories and Yukon
The Canadian Government offers Canada Student Loans to eligible full and part-time post-secondary students in most provinces and territories; however, Quebec, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut do not participate in the Canada Student Loans program. Instead they offer their own financial assistance programs for the students.
The Northwest Territories (NWT) played a crucial role in Canadian Confederation, which began in 1867. Initially, the region was largely unpopulated and governed by the Hudson's Bay Company, but its vast resources and strategic location made it essential for the development of Canada. The British government transferred control of the NWT to Canada in 1870, allowing for expansion and settlement. This incorporation facilitated the establishment of a transcontinental railway and contributed to the economic and political integration of the nation.
Canadian Government
Statistics Canada has estimated that, as of January 1, 2012, the population of Northwest Territories was 43,346.
The Canadian Crown is Canada's main governmental system. The Canadian Crown is the foundation of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the Canadian government.
Not anymore. At one time Petro-Canada was owned by the Canadian government but it no longer is.
Saskatchewan is in the Canadian Praries. It borders Manitoba, Alberta, the Northwest Territories and the USA.
The Northwest territories joined the confederation in 1870. The Northwest Territories joined because the Hudson Bay Company, which owned those lands, sold them to the Canadian Government. Manitoba was included in those lands.The Northwest territories also joined for the railway Canada offered.