when did canada become independent
Â· just now. Report Abuse. According to the Dominion Act on July 1, 1867 Canada was granted some autonomy but not completely independent, it wasn't until the Statute of Westminster in 1931 that Canada was considered independent from Britain but still under it's influence as a Commonwealth nation. just now. Report Abuse. According to the Dominion Act on July 1, 1867 Canada was granted some autonomy but not completely independent, it wasn't until the Statute of Westminster in 1931 that Canada was considered independent from Britain but still under it's influence as a Commonwealth nation.