1844 in Canada

See also: 1843 in Canada, other events of 1844, 1845 in Canada and the list of 'years in Canada'.

Events

• March 5 – The Toronto Globe is founded by George Brown
• May 10 – Government removes from Kingston to Montreal.
• Amnesty in Montreal provides for Papineau's return.

Births

• January 19 – William Mulock, politician
• February 20 – Joshua Slocum, sailor
• March 7 – Andrew George Blair, Premier of New Brunswick
• October 22 – Louis Riel, Métis leader

Deaths