Confederation Timeline

The Rebellion of Lower Canada

Jun 1, 1837

They broke out because they chose to resist arrest. A branch group of the patriotes, the more militant Fils de la liberte soon joined in. This gruop had been openly parading with the weapons in the streets of Montreal.

Conferderation Timeline

Period: Oct 30, 1837 to Oct 30, 1999

Durham Report Issued

Mar 25, 1838

made recommendations concerning changes in governing the colonies of Upper and Lower Canada.

Upper And Lower Canada Joined

Nov 16, 1840

Lord Elign Signs Rebellion Losses Bill

Feb 5, 1849

legislation which proposed to compensate those who lost property during the 1837 rebellions.

Montrreal Riots

Aug 27, 1849

They burned down the parlement buliding.

Gradual Civilization Act Passed

Sep 28, 1857

The Act to Encourage the Gradual Civilization of Indian Tribes in this Province,

Charlette Town And Quebec Confrences

Nov 5, 1864

New Brunswick

Jul 1, 1867

New Brunswick Was one of the first 4 provences to join Canada

Novia Scotia

Jul 1, 1867

One of the first provences to join Canada

Ontario

Jul 1, 1867

Ontario

Jul 1, 1867

One of the first provences to join Canada

Quebec

Jul 1, 1867

One of the first provences to join Canada

Canada Becomes A Dominion

Jul 1, 1867

Manitoba

Jul 15, 1870

Joined Canada

Northwest Territories

Jul 15, 1870

Joined Canada

British Columbia

Jul 20, 1871

Joined Canada

Prince Edward Island

Jul 1, 1873

Yukon

Jun 13, 1898

Joined Canada

Alberta

Sep 1, 1905

Saskatchewan

Sep 1, 1905

Joined Canada

Newfoundland

Mar 31, 1949

Joined Canada

Nunavut

Apr 1, 1999

Joined Canada