VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > C. North America, 1946–2000 > 2. Canada, 1946–2000 > 1947, Feb. 12
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1947, Feb. 12
 
Prime Minister William King announced continued military cooperation between Canada and the U.S.  1
 
1948, July 22
 
A referendum in Newfoundland to decide between future self-government and confederation with Canada voted in favor of confederation by a narrow margin (78,408–71,464). On March 31, 1949, Newfoundland joined Canada as the tenth province.  2
 
1949, April 4
 
Canada signed the North Atlantic Treaty.  3
 
June 27
 
National elections gave the Liberal Party an overwhelming majority of 193 of the 262 seats in the House of Commons.  4
 
Nov. 22–Dec. 2
 
The British Parliament passed The British North America Bill granting the Parliament of Canada the right to amend Canada's constitution.  5
 
 
 
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