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Good question, are there? The Confederation was created to address the very real threat of invasion from the USA. Today Canada is an ally of the United States so has few concerns about invasion.
Many members of Confederation see a net gain of money and resources from Canada so for them the reason for the existence of Canada is clear. If the Confederation was to change or disappear they would lose special status, power and free money.
But for some members to gain money, others must lose it and for them there are not such good reasons for Canada. Particularly for those wealthy enough to support themselves.
There is the feeling of Nationalism through out Canada but for most of Canada those feelings are forced, or fed to them by Ontario and Quebec. They are the core two nations of the Confederation and benefit the most from it so it is natural for them to have deep nationalist feelings and a wish that all would share their loyalty.
First and Second Generation Canadians, the majority in many areas of Canada, do not yet have deep roots in the land. Any feelings of nationalism while heart felt will be new or fresh. Particularly since Canada does not require new Canadians to adopt any of our beliefs, traditions or culture.
It was First and Second generation Canadians that took the founding colonies out of Britain by Confederating in the first place. There is every reason to think similar dynamics and loyalties would be in play, this time in the parts of Canada each group has settled in.
Maybe the best new reason is one of inertia. There are significant forces building that will one day over come that inertia but for now we do not have to change our Constitution, or reconsider fundamental roles in Confederation so can let such sleeping dogs lie.
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Why is Canada the 2nd biggest country in the world?
Nobody may really know why Canada is big. One theory could be that when the Earth was formed, every piece of land (know to man) was formed differently so Canada was formed big and in an unspecific shape.
What year was Canada officially formed?
The pre-Confederation colony called the Province of Canada was formed by the Act of Union, which was proclaimed on February 10, 1841. The British North America Act, which was proclaimed on March 29, 1867, created a new country called Canada to take effect on July 1, 1867.
Should Canada really be called Canadia?
Canadia is put forward by some people as the correct name for Canada, based on the fact that its citizens are called Canadians.However, in 1867, the Federal Dominion of Canada was formed. The new country chose the spelling Canada for itself and it has been recognized as the name of the country ever since. If the country thinks its name is Canada, it almost certainly is right.Those who suggest Canadia is the correct spelling for the country are in a tiny minority.
When was the new legislative assembly formed?
In Canada it was when Upper Canada and Lower Canada united after the Act of Union the first legislative assembly was in 1841.
When was the Dominion of Canada formed what were the first four province's?
The Dominion of Canada was formed July 1, 1867. The first four provinces were Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.
What was the name of the new country formed in confederation?
Canada
What country in Canada was recently formed?
Depending on how far back in history you're looking, I wouldn't say Canada was *recently* formed. Upon Confederation in 1867, Canada was adopted as the legal name for the new country, and the word Dominion was conferred as the country's title. However, as Canada asserted its political autonomy from the United Kingdom, the federal government increasingly used simply Canada on state documents and treaties.
What is the country formed in 1867 located to the north of the US?
Canada is the country formed in 1867 located to the north of the US.
Which four provinces formed confederation?
The confederation of Canada was originally formed by the four provinces New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec, and Ontario. Canada became a country in 1867 with its first four provinces, and now has ten provinces and three territories.
Why was the new country Canada formed?
If you go to http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9d/Canada_provinces_evolution_2.gif, it includes a short clip about how Canada and it's provinces started.
What year did Canada form to make a country?
Canada formed to make a country with four Provinces Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia New Brunswick on July 1st 1867. The four provinces listed above are the foundation of Canada and provinces weren't as big as they used to be.
What day was the dominion of Canada FORMED?
Canada became a country ("one dominion under the name of Canada") on July 1, 1867.
Why is Canada the 2nd biggest country in the world?
Nobody may really know why Canada is big. One theory could be that when the Earth was formed, every piece of land (know to man) was formed differently so Canada was formed big and in an unspecific shape.
What year was Canada officially formed?
The pre-Confederation colony called the Province of Canada was formed by the Act of Union, which was proclaimed on February 10, 1841. The British North America Act, which was proclaimed on March 29, 1867, created a new country called Canada to take effect on July 1, 1867.
Should Canada really be called Canadia?
Canadia is put forward by some people as the correct name for Canada, based on the fact that its citizens are called Canadians.However, in 1867, the Federal Dominion of Canada was formed. The new country chose the spelling Canada for itself and it has been recognized as the name of the country ever since. If the country thinks its name is Canada, it almost certainly is right.Those who suggest Canadia is the correct spelling for the country are in a tiny minority.
What country invaded Canada in the year 1812?
The recently formed United States of America.
What country borders new England on the north?
It is Canada, it borders Maine which is considered part of New England.
