On 9 April 1869, the Hudson's Bay Company agreed to cede its vast Rupert’s Land territory to the Canadian government, paving the way for westward expansion and the eventual formation of new provinces.
Hudson Bay Company cedes its territory to Canada
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On 9 April 1869, the Hudson’s Bay Company ceded its vast territorial holdings to Canada, accelerating national growth
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Publisted at 8:39 AM, Wed Apr 9th, 2025
