Historical Events tagged with "john a macdonald"
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Politics & Government
Canada's Confederation and First Prime Minister
July 1st, 1867 157 years ago
The British North America Act established the Dominion of Canada. The act united the Province of Canada, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia into one federation. This significant legal framework provided the governance structure for the new nation. John A. Macdonald was elected and sworn in as the first Prime Minister, setting the stage for the development of Canada’s political landscape.
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