1824 in Canada
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1823 in Canada
1823 in Canada
See also:1822 in Canada,other events of 1823,1824 in Canada.----Events from the year 1823 in Canada.-Events:*May 10 - Louis-Joseph Papineau and John Neilson are in London to present a petition of 60,000 signatures against favouring Union of the colonies*October 14 - At a meeting, in Montreal, Mr...
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1825 in Canada
1825 in Canada
See also:1824 in Canada,other events of 1825,1826 in Canada.----Events from the year 1825 in Canada.-Events:*January 2 - The Parliament House, at Toronto, is burned.*June 27 - The Canada Company is founded...
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Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
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Events
- The first Welland CanalFirst Welland CanalThe Welland Canal has gone through many incarnations in its history. Today, five distinct canal-construction efforts are recognized. The retronym First Welland Canal is applied to the original canal, constructed from 1824 to 1829 and 1831 to 1833....
is begun, partly in response to American initiatives in the Erie CanalErie CanalThe Erie Canal is a waterway in New York that runs about from Albany, New York, on the Hudson River to Buffalo, New York, at Lake Erie, completing a navigable water route from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. The canal contains 36 locks and encompasses a total elevation differential of...
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ns begin exploration of mainland that leads to discovery of Nushagak, Kuskokwim, Yukon, and Koyokuk Rivers. - William Lyon MackenzieWilliam Lyon MackenzieWilliam Lyon Mackenzie was a Scottish born American and Canadian journalist, politician, and rebellion leader. He served as the first mayor of Toronto, Upper Canada and was an important leader during the 1837 Upper Canada Rebellion.-Background and early years in Scotland, 1795–1820:Mackenzie was...
establishes the Colonial Advocate. - First Lachine CanalLachine CanalThe Lachine Canal is a canal passing through the southwestern part of the Island of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, running 14.5 kilometres from the Old Port of Montreal to Lake Saint-Louis, through the boroughs of Lachine, Lasalle and Sud-Ouest.The canal gets its name from the French word for China...
near Montreal is completed.
Births
- January 4 - Peter MitchellPeter Mitchell (politician)Peter Mitchell, PC was a Canadian politician and one of the Fathers of Confederation.Mitchell ran again in 1856 as an opponent of prohibition, which had been proposed by the government. He carried a pistol for protection during the campaign and rum for his supporters. He was successful in this...
, politician, Minister and a Father of Confederation (d.18991899 in Canada-Events:*January 20 - About 2000 Doukhobors arrive in Halifax, Nova Scotia*June 21 - Treaty No. 8 cedes much of northern Alberta to the federal government...
) - March 14 - John RobsonJohn RobsonJohn Robson was a Canadian journalist and politician, who served as the ninth Premier of the Province of British Columbia.-Journalist and activist:...
, journalist, politician and Premier of British ColumbiaPremier of British ColumbiaThe Premier of British Columbia is the first minister, head of government, and de facto chief executive for the Canadian province of British Columbia. Until the early 1970s the title Prime Minister of British Columbia was often used...
(d.18921892 in Canada-Events:*June 29 - John Robson, Premier of British Columbia, dies in office*July 2 - Theodore Davie becomes Premier of British Columbia*July 8 - Two-thirds of St. Johns, Newfoundland, destroyed in a fire*November 24 - Sir John Abbott resigns as Prime Minister...
) - August 4 - Antoine Gérin-LajoieAntoine Gérin-LajoieAntoine Gérin-Lajoie was a Québécois Canadian poet and novelist. He was the author of the famous poem Un Canadien Errant . He was the father of the sociologist Leon Gérin.- External links :*...
, poetPoetA poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
and novelist (d.18821882 in Canada-Events:*May 17 - Provisional districts of the North-West Territories are established between Manitoba and British Columbia: the districts of Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Athabaska...
) - November 18 - John BoltonJohn Bolton (Canadian politician)John Bolton was a New Brunswick businessman and political figure. He represented Charlotte in the 1st Canadian Parliament as a Liberal member....
, businessman and politician (d. 18721872 in CanadaEvents from the year 1872 in Canada.-Events:*March 14 - Henry Joseph Clarke becomes premier of Manitoba, replacing Marc-Amable Girard*March 25 - The beginning of the Toronto Printers' Strike for a nine-hour day....
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- Philip Francis LittlePhilip Francis LittlePhilip Francis Little was the first Premier of Newfoundland Colony between 1855 and 1858. He was born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Little studied law there with Charles Young and was admitted to the bar in 1844. He came to Newfoundland in 1846 and articled in law. He got involved in...
, 1st Premier of Newfoundland of the colonial (d.18971897 in Canada- Events :* January 29 - The Victorian Order of Nurses is founded in Ottawa* February 2 - Clara Brett Martin becomes the first woman to practise law in Ontario* February 19 - World's first Women's Institute founded in Stoney Creek, Ontario...
) - Edward WhelanEdward WhelanEdward Whelan . Edward Whelan was one of Prince Edward Island's delegates to the Québec Conference and one of the Fathers of the Canadian Confederation. Edward Whelan was also a journalist, orator, and advocate for responsible government.-Early years:Edward Whelan was born in 1824 in Ballina,...
, journalist and politician (d.18671867 in CanadaSee also:1866 in Canada,other events of 1867,1868 in Canada.----Events from the year 1867 in Canada.-Incumbents:*Monarch — Queen Victoria*Prime Minister — John A. Macdonald*Premier of New Brunswick — Andrew R...
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Deaths
- January 17 - William OsgoodeWilliam OsgoodeWilliam Osgoode was the first Chief Justice of Ontario, Canada.He was born William Osgood in London, England in 1754 to William Osgood. He attended Christ Church, Oxford and was called to the bar in 1779. On December 31, 1791, he was appointed first Chief Justice of Upper Canada...
, judge (b.17541754 in Canada-Events:* 1754-63 - French and Indian War .* Anthony Henday travels west from Hudson Bay onto Plains, meets natives on horseback and sees Rocky Mountains....
) - February 9 - Ward ChipmanWard ChipmanWard Chipman was a New Brunswick lawyer, judge and political figure. He briefly served as administrator for New Brunswick from 1823 until his death in 1824.-Early life:...
, lawyer, public servant, politician (b.17541754 in Canada-Events:* 1754-63 - French and Indian War .* Anthony Henday travels west from Hudson Bay onto Plains, meets natives on horseback and sees Rocky Mountains....
) - April 4 - Alexander Henry, fur trader, merchant, militia officer, jp, and author (b. 17391739 in Canada-Events:* Joseph La France begins to explore between Lake Superior and Hudson Bay.* Census of New France counts 42,801 inhabitants-Births:* February 23: Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Quebec...
) - August 3 - Joseph BarssJoseph BarssJoseph Barss was a sea captain of the schooner Liverpool Packet and was one of the most successful privateers on the North American Atlantic coast during the War of 1812.-Early life:...
, privateer (b.17761776 in Canada-Events:* 1776-77 - Capt. James Cook of England explores the Pacific Northwest.* US Revolutionary war. United Empire Loyalists move to Upper Canada and settle ....
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