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| 1872, May 22 | |
| Marquess of Dufferin was appointed governor-general (1872–78). | 1 |
| July 1 | |
| Prince Edward Island joined the Dominion; the Dominion assumed its railway debt. | 2 |
| Nov. 7 | |
| Resignation of Macdonald, owing to pressure of public opinion following transcontinental railway scandal and charges of corruption in past elections. Alexander Mackenzie formed a Liberal cabinet and won overwhelming victory at general elections. | 3 |
| Toronto Society of Artists was formed to promote research and learning in the arts and sciences. | 4 |
| The Encyclopedia of World History, Sixth edition. Peter N. Stearns, general editor. Copyright © 2001 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Maps by Mary Reilly, copyright © 2001 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. | |
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