2006-11-16 23:50:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Newfoundland and Labrador is the youngest province in Canada, having enjoyed the status of a country until 1949. That year, the population voted 50.50% to 49.50% in favour of joining Canada.
2006-11-17 00:21:22 · answer #1 · answered by martywdx 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The island of Newfoundland (originally called Terra Nova) was most likely first named by the Italian John Cabot (Giovanni Caboto) in 1497. The province where this island is located was also called "Newfoundland" until 2001, when its name was changed to "Newfoundland and Labrador"..âº
2006-11-17 08:21:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Newfoundland joined in 1949 after a close referendum. A previous referendum that asked voters if they wanted to join Canada failed in 1947, I believe.
2006-11-17 13:56:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1949!!!
thanks for askin...we need more newfie Q's man!!
SMJ
2006-11-17 15:07:23 · answer #4 · answered by Sara mary jane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋