1912 in Canada

Events from the year 1912 in Canada.

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February 1 - Strathcona merges with Edmonton, Alberta
April 1 - The Parliament of Canada passes Quebec Boundaries Extension Act that transferred to the Province of Quebec the territory bounded by the Eastmain River, the Labrador coast, and Hudson and Ungava Bays, extending the northern boundary to its present location.
April 26 - The Chateau Laurier opens in Ottawa
May 14 - Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec expand to the north
June 30 - A tornado (the "Regina Cyclone") kills 28.
August 14 - 1912 Saskatchewan election: Walter Scott's Liberals win a third consecutive majority
August 17 - Circular No. 17 bans the teaching of the French language in Ontario schools.
September 2 - The first Calgary Stampede is held
ca. December - The first session of the Saskatchewan Older Boys' Parliament (now the Saskatchewan Youth Parliament) is held. This was a precursor to the current Canadian youth parliament movement.
The Amherst automobile is first manufactured in Calgary.

April 2 - John Marlyn, writer (d.2005)
April 26 - A. E. van Vogt, science fiction author (d.2000)
May 5 - Louis-René Beaudoin, politician and Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons (d.1970)
May 8 - George Woodcock, poet, essayist, critic, biographer and historian (d.1995)
May 13 - Gil Evans, jazz pianist, arranger, composer and bandleader (d.1988)
May 17 - George Brown, ice hockey player
May 26 - Jay Silverheels, actor (d.1980)
June 8 - Clyde Gilmour, radio broadcaster and journalist (d.1997)
June 10 - W. A. Kardash, politician (d.1997)
June 10 - Jean Lesage, lawyer, politician and Premier of Quebec (d.1980)

August 9 - George Blewett, academic and philosopher (b.1873)
August 12 - Timothy Coughlin, farmer and politician (b.1834)
September 24 - Richard John Cartwright, businessman, politician and Minister (b.1835)
November 10 - Louis Cyr, strongman (b.1863)
December 23 - Benjamin Allen, politician (b.1830)