1912 in Canada

Events

The Amherst automobile is first manufactured in Calgary.
February 1 - Strathcona merges with Edmonton, Alberta
April 1 - The Parliament of Canada passes Quebec Boundaries Extension Act that transferred to the Province of Quebec the territory bounded by the Eastmain River, the Labrador coast, and Hudson and Ungava Bays, extending the northern boundary to its present location.
April 26 - The Chateau Laurier opens in Ottawa
May 14 - Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec expand to the north
June 30 - Regina devastated by a tornado, 28 are killed.
August 14 - 1912 Saskatchewan election: Walter Scott's Liberals win a third consecutive majority
August 17 - Circular No. 17 bans the teaching of the French language in Ontario schools.
September 2 - The first Calgary Stampede is held
ca. December - The first session of the Saskatchewan Older Boys' Parliament is held (later the Saskatchewan Youth Parliament). This was the precursor to the modern Canadian Youth Parliaments.

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