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The first occupants came from Asia, to Canada by the Bering Straight Land Bridge.
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Jacques Cartier found Quebec and the natives by accident, he was trying to go to Asia to get spices, find special rocks metals, jewels and to convert people.
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He founded the city of Quebec.
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This company had a task to accomplish which was to bring settles and protect them to populate the area. But this company failed to do so.
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This was the beginning of the development of Montreal
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He takes over administration with the king of France in 1663. He is to populate the new land and does so by inviting the fille du roi, engagées and soldiers.
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First census and recommendations to increase the population of New France
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The war brought New France to an end.
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From 1760 to 1763 New France was under British Military Rule.
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In 1763, the Seven Year war ended in Europe with the Treaty of Paris and New France was ceded to Britain
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New France Officially belonged to the British.
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Quebec territory was expanded.
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Thirteen colonies officially declare their independence from British Control.
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About 46 000 Loyalists came to British North America.
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Opened up new land to be given to the Loyalists.
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French Canadian group called the rebel Patriots wanted better representation for French Speaking people but were defeated by the English speaking Canadians.
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Period of Mass Starvation in Ireland
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The population of Quebec was tripled due to natural growth.
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Creation of Dominion of Canada
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Quebec had 1.1 million inhabitants
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Return of the soldiers after World War 2 lead to growth of the population since marriages and births increased.
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Specified criteria used to allow immigrants entry.
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New policy, criteria based on skills, knowledge of French and English as well as level of English.
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Quebec creates it's own immigration ministry
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Canada now allows the settlement of refugees
