1886 in Canada

The year was remembered by several events which changed the life of the Canadians.

Events

April 6th, incorporation of the town of Vancouver.

Policy

October 14th: Québécois General election of 1886. The liberals of Honore Mercier gains this election.

Justice

Sport

December 8th: birth of the Association of hockey amateur.

Economy

royal Commission of enquiry into capital and labor (fine in 1889).

Science

Culture

Religion

June 7th: Elzéar-Alexandre Taschereau is first Canadian with being named cardinal.
June 8th: The diocese of Ottawa becomes the Archidiocèse of Ottawa.
June 18th: The diocese of Montreal becomes the Archidiocèse of Montreal.
Recognition of the church Holy-Anne-of-Bowsprit like minor Basilica

Births

Death

July 4th: Poundmaker, Amerindian chief of the cries who had taken part in the rebellion of the North-West.

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