History
Confederation (1867)
On July 1, 1867, the British North America Act united the colonies into the Dominion of Canada. This event is known as Confederation.
Key facts
- ◆ The four founding provinces were Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.
- ◆ Sir John A. Macdonald became Canada's first Prime Minister.
- ◆ The Fathers of Confederation created the new country at conferences in Charlottetown and Quebec.
- ◆ July 1 is celebrated each year as Canada Day.