1 | 1867 | - 1867—22 May 1867: The British North America Act
The British North America Act passes the British Parliament, uniting the former United Provinces (Quebec and Ontario) plus Nova Scotia and New Brunswick into a new self-governing colony, the Dominion of Canada.
- 1867—1 Jul 1867: Dominion of Canada
The British North America Act takes effect, and John A. MacDonald is inaugurated as the first prime minister of Canada.
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