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== Historical Background of Vital Records == | === Historical Background of Vital Records === | ||
The recording of civil vital statistics developed slowly in Canada: | The recording of civil vital statistics developed slowly in Canada: | ||
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1890s: Civil registration began in most of the remaining provinces, but not all births, marriages, and deaths were registered until the late 1920s. | 1890s: Civil registration began in most of the remaining provinces, but not all births, marriages, and deaths were registered until the late 1920s. | ||
1926: Civil registration of vital statistics separate from church record keeping began in the province of Quebec. Vital records registration became a completely civil matter in Quebec in 1994. | 1926: Civil registration of vital statistics separate from church record keeping began in the province of Quebec. Vital records registration became a completely civil matter in Quebec in 1994. | ||
== Contents of Vital Records == | == Contents of Vital Records == | ||