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The UK declares its neutrality in American Civil War
United Kingdom declares it neutrality in American Civil war and does not interfere. Thank god for that. -
Viscount Monck becomes Governor-General
on november 2 canada got a new governer general and he was Viscount monck. -
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The 7th Parliament of the Province of Canada
The 7th Parliament of the Province of Canada was in session from 1861 to May 1863. Elections for the Legislative Assembly were held in the Province of Canada in 1861. This was the first election in Canada to use a list of eligible voters prepared before the election -
Macdonald- Cartier goverment falls
Macdonald-Cartier government falls. Free interprovincial trade granted by the Crown. It was good while their goverment lasted.I hope everything runs smoothly. -
Louis-Victor Sicotte appointed a judge
Louis-Victor Sicotte appointed a puisne judge of the Superior Court for Saint-Hyacinthe District. I hope he makes fair cases. -
Charlottetown Conference
The Charlottetown Conference was held in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island for representatives from the colonies of British North America to discuss Canadian Confederation. It was a heated conversation. -
Quebec conference
The conference began on October 10 and the room was filled with people so I barely got in! The major source of conflict at the conference was between those who favoured a "legislative union", i.e. a unitary state, such as John A. Macdonald, and those who favoured stronger provincial rights. -
london conference
the london conference was held in United Kingdom and began on 4 December 1866. although i wasnt in it , i could still feel the tension between everyone. -
British North America Act
This created the Dominion of Canada in 1867. This was the first Canadian constitution and it was historical because everone was making wrong points. -
Federal Dominion founded
On that day, three British colonies became four provinces of the new dominion. It was a very exciting day -
Confederations celebrations
The United Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick had been united into one Dominion under the name of Canada.-There were many fireworks and cheering crowds for the celebration. -
Provisional Government
I met with a convention of 12 French-speaking and 12 english speaking represenatives from the Red River Settlement .Discussed about forming a provisional government. I also had the support of both english and french speaking people -
The Bill of Rights
Governor McDougall gave up and went back to Canada. Over 1000 people, mainly Metis attended the meeting at Fort Garry.-I formed a convention of 40 english and french speaking from the community. -
The supreme court of canada is established
The Supreme Court of Canada is the highest court of Canada and I was there for the grand opening -
the canadian pacific railway
North-West Rebellion , the Canadian Pacific Railway is completed and we could now travel. -
The first provincial premiers conference
The first provincial premiers conference held at Quebec City. Sadly, I couldnt make it because of other important meetings -
Halifax conference
The Halifax conference was convened to discuss the whole range of matters in dispute between Canada and Newfoundland . The Canadian representatives were Sir John Thompson, Adolphe Chapleau and Sir Mackenzie Bowell. I was just a spectator.