jan 1, 1876 - National policy

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-Sir John A. Macdonald (prime minister at the time) created this national policy
To protect and grow manufacturing base in central Canada

-Workforce fed by Prairie agricultural production which, in turn, was based on agricultural implements made in Ontario and Quebec

-3 themes: tariff, railway, western settlement

-Residential school system was founded under Sir John. A. MacDonalds watch

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