Implementation of Confederation: Canada's first federal and provincial institutions (1867–1875)

1. Constitution Act creates the Dominion of Canada

   Jul 1, 1867Labels: Constitution Act, Parliament of

   • Govt Justice

2. First federal Cabinet formed under John A. Macdonald

   Jul 1, 1867Labels: John A, Federal Cabinet

   • PCO Guide
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3. Ontario’s first provincial government takes office

   Jul 11, 1867Labels: Ontario, John Sandfield

   • Wiki Ontario
   • Ont Archives

4. First federal general election chooses the first MPs

   Aug 7, 1867Labels: House of, Federal Election

   • Wiki Election
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5. First Parliament opens in Ottawa

   Nov 6, 1867Labels: Parliament Hill, First Parliament

   • Canada ca Hill
   • Wiki 1stParl

6. Manitoba created by the Manitoba Act

   May 12, 1870Labels: Manitoba Act, Manitoba

   • Britannica
   • Wiki Manitoba

7. Rupert’s Land and the North-Western Territory admitted

   Jun 23, 1870Labels: Rupert's Land, North-Western Territory

   • Justice Canada

8. Transfer to Canada takes effect; North-West Territories organized

   Jul 15, 1870Labels: North-West Territories, Transfer of

   • Justice Canada
   • Wiki Timeline

9. British Columbia enters Confederation

   Jul 20, 1871Labels: British Columbia, Provincial Entry

   • BC Legislature
   • Wiki Terms

10. Act establishing the North-West Mounted Police receives assent

    May 23, 1873Labels: North-West Mounted, Federal legislation

    • RCMP Dates
    • RCMP Police

11. Prince Edward Island joins Confederation

    Jul 1, 1873Labels: Prince Edward, Provincial Entry

    • Wiki PEI
    • Canada History

12. Supreme Court of Canada created by federal statute

    Apr 8, 1875Labels: Supreme Court, Federal statute

    • SCC News
    • Wiki SCC