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Immigration to Canada

The movement of individuals of one country into another for the purpose of resettlement is central to Canadian history. The story of Canadian immigrat...

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Many people have said over the years – why can’t you just get over it and move on? And my answer has always been – why can’t you always remember this? Murray Sinclair, Senator

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Significant Events in Canadian History

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