1937 – John Buchan
John Buchan stated that immigrant groups should retain their individuality and each make its contribution to the national character.
1917 – Sir Robert Boden
Sir Robert Boden gave women the right to vote in Federal elections. First to nurses at the battle front.
1918 – Women granted the right to vote
Most Canadian female citizens over 21 were granted the right to vote in Federal elections.
1916 – Parliament fire
Centre block of Parliament was destroyed in a fire and rebuilt in 1922.
1916 – Grant voting rights to women
Manitoba became first province to grant voting rights to women.
1900 – Paaderberg & Lillefontein
Canadians took part in the battles of Paaderberg & Lillefontein.
1914 – Britain declared war
Britain declared war when Germany attacked Belgium and France.
1885 – Second rebellion in Saskatchewan
Second rebellion in present day Saskatchewan which led to Riel’s trial and execution.
1867 – Constitution Act
The British North America Act now known as the Constitution Act of 1867.
1867 – Sir John Alexander Macdonald
Sir John Alexander Macdonald becomes Canada’s first Prime Minister.
1867 – The British North America Act
The British North America Act. Canada’s original constitutional document.
1867, July 1, – Fathers of Confederation
Fathers of Confederation established the Dominion of Canada.
1853 – May Ann (Shadd) Carey
May Ann (Shadd) Carey became first woman publisher in Canada.
1854 – Victoria Cross
The Victoria Cross has been awarded to 96 Canadians since this date.
1837 1838 – Rebellions
Rebellions. Some Canadians believed they should adopt US republican values or even to try and join the US. Defeated by British troops and Canadian volunteers.
1847 1848 – Responsible Government
First British North American colony to attain full Responsible Government was Nova Scotia.