Vikings land on Vinland.

British & French claim land in Canada. Disputes over

land and fur trading occur.

After years of conflict, the French & Indian War begins.

The British win the war! France gives up all its claims

in Canada.

The War of 1812 between the U.S & Canada begins. It

lasts two years. Canada unites to defeat the U.S.

British North America Act passes on July 1st. The Dominion

of Canada is created.

After five years of construction, the Canadian

Pacific RR is completed.

The Klondike goldrush in the Yukon Terr. brought thousands

of people searching for gold.

Canadians fight in WWI and WWII against Germany. Canada becomes the 4th largest nation in

the world.

Quebec wants to secede to become an independent country.

It is voted down.

A new constitution is approved. Canada becomes a bilingual

country w/English and French as official languages.

On April 1st, Nunavut is established. Most living there

are Inuit Indians.

Canada enters the war on terrorism. It sends ships to

Afghanistan.

Paul Martin, Jr. elected Prime

Minister of Canada

Stephen Harper named the 22nd Prime

Minister of Canada.