Why did the British Empire want Canada?

Answer 1

Because Hudson's bay was full of gold

Answer 2

Britain did not "sell" Rupert's Land to Canada. Rupert's Land was a proprietary colony, owned and governed by the Hudson's Bay Company.

First, Canada purchased the land from the Hudson's Bay Company. Then Britain transferred the territory to Canada.

Answer 3

Territorial gain, trade routes, resources like minerals, timber, fishing, etc.

Answer 4

The Canadian government wanted to gain control of Rupert's Land to gain control over the Natural Resources believed to be the source of great wealth to the HBC and England.

Answer 5

Because Hudson's bay was full of gold