The evolution of Canada as a political entity began with the arrival of French and English colonists at the beginning of the 17th century, and the establishment of the Hudson’s B… See more

After the United States became independent from Britain, Québecwas confined to the area north of the Great Lakes, and in 1784 New Brunswick was created as … See more

In 1867, three colonies of British North America— Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick — were united in Confederation, with the former Province of Canadabeing divided int… See more

In 1905, as agricultural settlement spread into the Prairies, the provinces of Albertaand Saskatchewanwere created. Their expansion north to the 60th parallel gave rise t… See more