1897 in Canada - Definition
See also:
1896 in Canada
,
other events of 1897
,
1898 in Canada
and the
list of 'years in Canada'
.
Events
Klondike Gold Rush
rages in the
Yukon
January 29
- The
Victorian Order of Nurses
is founded in
Ottawa
February 2
-
Clara Brett Martin
becomes the first woman allowed to practice law in
Ontario
February 19
- World's first
Women's Institute
founded in
Stoney Creek, Ontario
May 24
-
Félix-Gabriel Marchand
becomes
premier of Quebec
, replacing
Edmund Flynn
September 6
- The federal government gives the
CPR
a grant to allow it to reduce freight rates through
Crowsnest Pass
October
-
A.B. Warburton
becomes Premier of
Prince Edward Island
October 7
-
Responsible government
is introduced in the
North-West Territories
:
Frederick Haultain
becomes the first premier
October 29
-
Henry Emmerson
becomes premier of
New Brunswick
, replacing
James Mitchell
Lord Grey
proposes that Canada create a
navy
to protect its west coast;
Laurier
does not act on the recommendation
Births
March 9
-
Sidney Smith
, academic
April 23
-
Lester B. Pearson
, last prime minister born in the
19th century
September 23
-
Walter Pidgeon
, actor
September 29
-
Graham Towers
, Governor of the Bank of Canada
December 7
-
Gordon Graydon
, politician
Deaths
February 27
-
James Austin
, businessman
July 4
-
Amor De Cosmos
, former Premier of
British Columbia
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