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Catalogue Entry: All Generating Stations, 1997 - By Capacity
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... -
Catalogue Entry: Surficial Materials (Diamond Exploration)
Minerals associated with diamond source rocks found in glacial sediments indicate presence of a kimberlite. To a certain extent it also gives an evaluation of the potential... -
Catalogue Entry: Main Areas for Diamond Exploration in 1997
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... -
Catalogue Entry: Location of Kimberlites (1997)
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... -
Catalogue Entry: Very Large Livestock Farms, 2001 (Western Canada)
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... -
Catalogue Entry: Very Large Livestock Farms, 2001
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... -
Catalogue Entry: Grape Area in Production, 2001
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... -
Catalogue Entry: Change in Greenhouse Area, 1991 to 2001
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... -
Catalogue Entry: Change in Area of Potatoes, 1991 to 2001
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... -
Catalogue Entry: Area Irrigated in Western Canada, 2001
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... -
Catalogue Entry: Wheat Acreage by Census Division, 1996
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... -
Catalogue Entry: Small Farms by Census Division, 1996
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... -
Catalogue Entry: Dairy Cows by Census Division, 1996
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... -
Catalogue Entry: Beef Cattle by Census Division, 1996
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... -
Catalogue Entry: Territorial Evolution, 1999
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... -
Catalogue Entry: Territorial Evolution, 1949
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... -
Catalogue Entry: Territorial Evolution, 1927
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... -
Catalogue Entry: Territorial Evolution, 1920
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... -
Catalogue Entry: Territorial Evolution, 1912
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... -
Catalogue Entry: Territorial Evolution, 1905
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.