when did newfoundland join canada

Newfoundland joined Canada on March 31, 1949, becoming the tenth province of the Canadian Confederation. This followed a period of economic difficulties and political debate about whether to remain independent or join Canada, which culminated in referendums held in 1948 where a narrow majority voted for confederation. The formal entry was marked by the Canadian Parliament ratifying the terms of union earlier that year, and Newfoundlanders became Canadian citizens on this date.