Confederation

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Middle School
1

In Canada, the federal union of provinces and territories which formed Canada, initially New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec, and later including all the others.

2

In Canada, the date of Confederation: July 1, 1867.

3

In Newfoundland, the political union of Newfoundland with Canada.

4

In Newfoundland, the date of Confederation: March 31, 1949.

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