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Canada's History › Key Events
What does Confederation mean?
- The creation of the Canadian constitution in 1982
- The unification of English and French Canada
- The joining of provinces to form Canada in 1867
- The signing of peace with the United States
Why this is the correct answer
Confederation in 1867 was the political union of the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick under the British North America Act. This event created the Dominion of Canada and is celebrated each year on July 1.