On this day in Canadian history

by Sympatico.ca — August 6, 2007

London England - A British Imperial statute unites Vancouver Island and the British Columbia mainland; the Island had originally been granted to the Hudson's Bay Company and became a colony in 1850.

1991 Ottawa Ontario - Jean Charest announces new Aulavik National Park on Banks Island in Western Arctic; 12,000 sq km; Environment Minister; Aulavik means 'where people travel' in Inuit

1991 Thunder Bay Ontario - Bob Rae 1949- recognizes First Nations right to self government; Ontario to devolve powers to each nation; policing, justice, medical care. education and resources

1931 PEI - James David Stewart 1874-1933 leads Conservatives to victory in Prince Edward Island elections

1930 Ottawa Ontario - William Lyon Mackenzie W. L. M. King 1874-1950 resigns as Prime Minister

1884 Saskatchewan - government of NWT sets up public school system; including separate schools

1858 Canada - George-Etienne Cartier & John A. Macdonald get all their ministers to resign and exchange portfolios for one day to get around a technicality; called the 'Double Shuffle' by the Opposition

Source:Sympatico.ca