Canada's External Relations By kendrafriesen Jul 1, 1867 Confederation Jan 16, 1897 Klondike Gold Rush Jan 16, 1899 South African War Apr 16, 1917 Vimy Ridge Jun 6, 1944 Normany Jun 6, 1944 Feliz Gap - Battle of Feliz Period: Jan 1, 1947 to Jan 16, 2012 Immigration 1947: domestic law changed considerably, turning into Immigration Act in 1976 Jan 16, 1967 Official Biligualism Oct 1, 1970 October Crisis Jan 16, 1982 Charter of Rights and Freedoms