1867: To what extent did Confederation make today’s Canada?
On December 4, 1866, delegates from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Province of Canada met the government in London to draw up...
1867: To what extent can 1837 be seen as a starting point on the road ...
In 1837, political tensions in the British North American colonies boiled over into armed conflict. Frustrated by the rejection...
1867: What was the most important moment in the creation of Confederat...
In the exhibition 1867 – Rebellion and Confederation, leading historians Éric Bédard, Charlotte Gray and Christopher Moore...
1867: Who Was the Most Important of the Founding Fathers?
In the exhibition 1867 – Rebellion and Confederation, leading historians Éric Bédard, Charlotte Gray and Christopher Moore...
Sir John A. Macdonald’s Silver Casket: A Treasure from the National Co...
One of the many treasures at the Canadian Museum of History is a sterling silver box. It is remarkable for its ornamentation,...
#OTD in #1867, the British North America Act receives Royal Assent; th...
#OTD in #1867, the British North America Act receives Royal Assent; the date of Confederation is to be announced shortly.
Legislative Council of the Province of Canada votes 45-15 for Confeder...
Legislative Council of the Province of Canada votes 45-15 for Confederation #OTD in 1865. #1867
A Burning Question
Illustration of burning Parliament building ©McCord Museum, The Burning of the Parliament Building in Montréal, Joseph...