| 1572 | CANADA'S FIRST BUSINESS DEAL Chateau Bay, Labrador - An anonymous Basque fisherman buys four scallops - this is Canada's earliest recorded business transaction. |
| 1659 |
Montreal Quebec - Marguerite Bourgeoys 1620-1700 arrives
back in Montreal from France with Jeanne Mance and 62 men and 47 women settlers
to found the Congregation of Notre Dame, the first religious order originating
in Canada. Here she is teaching at her school, the first in Montreal |
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Today In Canadian History
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