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Canada was discovered like the rest of America by maritime explorers, and settlements were established by the French. Eventually, the French gave rights to the British over the territory, and in 1867 the British granted Canada independence after several years as part of the British Empire. The territory given to Canada was smaller than present-day Canada, and gradually neighboring provinces joined the Canadian federation. In 1949, the union was completed and Canada became a federation of ten smaller provinces and three territories. | Canada was discovered like the rest of America by maritime explorers, and settlements were established by the French. Eventually, the French gave rights to the British over the territory, and in 1867 the British granted Canada independence after several years as part of the British Empire. The territory given to Canada was smaller than present-day Canada, and gradually neighboring provinces joined the Canadian federation. In 1949, the union was completed and Canada became a federation of ten smaller provinces and three territories. | ||
During World War II, Canada was part of the Allied Powers, and after the war encouraged immigration to increase its population, opening many businesses for immigrants, including many Jews. | During [[World War II]], Canada was part of the Allied Powers, and after the war encouraged immigration to increase its population, opening many businesses for immigrants, including many Jews. | ||
Canada is one of the most developed and strongest countries in the world. Additionally, it is a country that advocates for complete equality and has been a great supporter of Jews throughout the years, fighting antisemitism throughout its existence. Its presidents over the years have been supporters of Israel and the Jews. | Canada is one of the most developed and strongest countries in the world. Additionally, it is a country that advocates for complete equality and has been a great supporter of Jews throughout the years, fighting antisemitism throughout its existence. Its presidents over the years have been supporters of Israel and the Jews. | ||