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Territorial Evolution, 1898 Canada Open Gov Dataset
The District of Yukon is separated from the Northwest Territories to become Yukon Territory with the boundaries as assigned to the district in 1895. The boundaries of Quebec are... Read more -
Territorial Evolution, 1901 Canada Open Gov Dataset
The boundaries of Yukon Territory in 1901 are changed to those of today. Canada’s long and diversified settlement history is reflected in the two distinct patterns of boundaries... Read more -
Territorial Evolution, 1905 Canada Open Gov Dataset
In 1905, Alberta and Saskatchewan are created as provinces with the boundaries they have today. The District of Keewatin is transferred back to the Northwest Territories. Read more -
Territorial Evolution, 1912 Canada Open Gov Dataset
In 1912, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec are extended northward. Canada’s long and diversified settlement history is reflected in the two distinct patterns of boundaries that... Read more -
Territorial Evolution, 1920 Canada Open Gov Dataset
The boundaries of the districts within the Northwest Territories are redescribed in 1920. Canada’s long and diversified settlement history is reflected in the two distinct... Read more -
Territorial Evolution, 1927 Canada Open Gov Dataset
In 1927, the boundary between Canada and Newfoundland is defined by the Imperial Privy Council. Canada’s long and diversified settlement history is reflected in the two distinct... Read more -
Territorial Evolution, 1949 Canada Open Gov Dataset
In 1949, Newfoundland enters Confederation as the tenth province with the boundaries as delimited in 1927. Canada’s long and diversified settlement history is reflected in the... Read more -
Territorial Evolution, 1999 Canada Open Gov Dataset
Nunavut becomes Canada's third territory on April 1, 1999. For the first time since the entry of Newfoundland into Confederation fifty years before, the internal boundaries of... Read more -
Beef Cattle by Census Division, 1996 Canada Open Gov Dataset
In 1996, Canadian exports of cattle and beef accounted for 2.1 billion, the second single largest agricultural export product after wheat ($4.7 billion). Although 72% of the... Read more -
Dairy Cows by Census Division, 1996 Canada Open Gov Dataset
Dairy farming generated more than $3.9 billion in farm sales in 1997. Dairy farming is one of Canada’s most important agricultural activities, ranking first in total farm sales... Read more -
Small Farms by Census Division, 1996 Canada Open Gov Dataset
Small farms are defined here as those with product sales of $40 000 or less before expenses are deducted, based on the value of a dollar in 1995. Small farms accounted for half... Read more -
Wheat Acreage by Census Division, 1996 Canada Open Gov Dataset
Wheat is the most important economic crop in Canada. Wheat is grown commercially in all provinces except Newfoundland and Labrador, with most of the production being... Read more -
Area Irrigated in Western Canada, 2001 Canada Open Gov Dataset
Canada has one of the most plentiful supplies of fresh water in the world. However, this supply is not limitless, and must be shared among many users. The agriculture sector is... Read more -
Change in Area of Potatoes, 1991 to 2001 Canada Open Gov Dataset
Potatoes, especially processing potatoes, have become a major Canadian commodity; the 2002 crop had a total farm value of 978.0 million Canadian dollars. In the 1999 to 2000... Read more -
Change in Greenhouse Area, 1991 to 2001 Canada Open Gov Dataset
Canada’s greenhouse area doubled between 1991 and 2001, to about 17.9 million square metres. Flowers have traditionally been the main greenhouse commodity, accounting for more... Read more -
Grape Area in Production, 2001 Canada Open Gov Dataset
Grapes, especially the best wine grapes, need mild winters and hot summers. In Canada, these conditions are found in relatively small pockets in the most southerly regions of... Read more -
Very Large Livestock Farms, 2001 Canada Open Gov Dataset
Large livestock farms (which includes very large livestock farms) have been expanding in the last few years. This reflects the trend throughout Canadian agriculture towards... Read more -
Very Large Livestock Farms, 2001 (Western Canada) Canada Open Gov Dataset
Large livestock farms (which includes very large livestock farms) have been expanding in the last few years. This reflects the trend throughout Canadian agriculture towards... Read more -
Location of Kimberlites (1997) Canada Open Gov Dataset
Kimberlites are rock formation where diamonds can be found. Diamonds form at a depth greater than 150 kilometres within the earth. After their formation, diamonds are carried to... Read more -
Main Areas for Diamond Exploration in 1997 Canada Open Gov Dataset
In the 1960s, several mining companies started systematically exploring for diamonds in Canada. Today, in addition to the Ekati mine, other diamond projects could reach... Read more