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Canadian Confederation marked the beginning of Canada's existence as a sovereign nation.
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Alberta and Saskatchewan were created and joined the Dominion of Canada in 1905.
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Women in Manitoba gained the right to vote in 1916.
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The territory of Nunavut was created in 1999, and is, to date, the last territory to join Canada.
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Vancouver hosts the winter olympics in Whistler, Brittish Columbia.