1876 in Canada

See also: 1875 in Canada, other events of 1876, 1877 in Canada and the list of 'years in Canada'.

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1 Events 2 Births 3 Deaths

Events

• February 1 - Andrew Elliott becomes premier of British Columbia, replacing George Walkem
• July 1 - The Intercolonial Railway connecting central Canada to the Maritimes is completed
• August - Sir Louis Davies becomes premier of Prince Edward Island, replacing L. C. Owen
• The Indian Act of Canada defines the special status and land regulations of Aboriginal peoples who live on reserves; they have no vote in Canadian elections and are exempt from taxes
• Keewatin District is separated from the North-West Territories.

Births

Deaths