Document Information Date: 1868-02-10 By: Nova Scotia (House of Assembly) Citation: Nova Scotia, House of Assembly, Debates on Resolutions Relative to Repeal of the “British North America Act”, 24th Parl, 1st Sess, 1868 at 3-16. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). Click here to view the rest of Nova Scotia’s Repeal Debates for 1868. DEBATE OF THE REPEAL RESOLUTIONS. (p. 3) MONDAY, Feb. 10 HON. ATT. GENERAL’S SPEECH. Hon ATTORNEY GENERAL addressed the House as follows—I regret proceeding to the debate on these resolutions in the… Read more Nova Scotia, House of Assembly, Debates and Proceedings: Debate of the Repeal Resolutions (10 February 1868) →
Document Information Date: 1868-02-05 By: Nova Scotia (House of Assembly) Citation: Nova Scotia, House of Assembly, Debates on Resolutions Relative to Repeal of the “British North America Act”, 24th Parl, 1st Sess, 1868 at 1-2. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). Click here to view the rest of Nova Scotia’s Repeal Debates for 1868. WEDNESDAY, February 5. (p. 1) Hon. Mr. Wilkins, Attorney General, moved the following Resolution on the subject of Confederation, in the House of Assembly, on the 5th February:— “That the members of… Read more Nova Scotia, House of Assembly, Debates and Proceedings: Martin Wilkins’ Resolution on Confederation (5 February 1868) →
Document Information Date: 1868-03-16 By: Canada (Parliament) Citation: Canada, House of Commons Debates, 1st Parl, 1st Sess, 1868 at 346-348. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). INTERCOLONIAL RAILWAY Mr. Jones (North Leeds) moved an address for all correspondence with the Government, respecting the location and construction of the Intercolonial Railway, since the 3rd December, 1867. Sir John A. Macdonald—Will my honourable friend let that stand till to-morrow? Hon. Mr. Holton thought there could be no harm in having just now a little discussion on the question… Read more Canada, House of Commons Debates, “Intercolonial Railway”, 1st Parl, 1st Sess (16 March 1868) →
Document Information Date: 1868-03-23 By: Canada (Parliament) Citation: Canada, Senate Debates, 1st Parl, 1st Sess, 1868 at 129-37. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). THE SENATE —–o0o—– Monday, March 23, 1868. The Speaker took the chair at three o’clock. After routine, Hon. Mr. Dever was introduced by the Hon. Mr. Mitchell, and having duly qualified himself according to law, took his seat. Hon. Mr. Sanborn presented a number of petitions, praying that the line for the Intercolonial Railway surveyed by Major Robinson be adopted. Hon. Mr.… Read more Canada, Senate Debates, 1st Parl, 1st Sess (23 March 1868) →
Document Information Date: 1868-06-18 By: UK (House of Lords) Citation: UK, HL, “Nova Scotia—Petition“, vol 192 (1868), col 1749. Other formats: Click here to view the original document NOVA SCOTIA—PETITION. LORD CAMPBELL, who had given Notice— “To present a Petition from Nova Scotia alleging the Existence of much Discontent in the Province in regard to an Act passed last Session under the Title of The British North America Act: and to move that an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying Her Majesty to appoint a Commission to proceed… Read more UK, HL, “Nova Scotia—Petition”, vol 192 (1868), col 1749 (18 June 1868) →
Document Information Date: 1886-09-09 By: UK (House of Commons) Citation: UK, HC, “British North American Provinces—The Confederation—Nova Scotia“, vol 308 (1886), col 1723. Other formats: Click here to view the original document BRITISH NORTH AMERICAN PROVINCES—THE CONFEDERATION—NOVA SCOTIA. SIR THOMAS ESMONDE (Dublin Co., S.) asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Whether information has reached showing that the people of Nova Scotia are opposed to the confederate form of Government under which they live; whether they have made several attempts to secure more favourable terms from the Home Government;… Read more UK, HC, “British North American Provinces—The Confederation—Nova Scotia”, vol 308 (1886), cols 1723-1724 →
Document Information Date: 1868-06-16 By: UK (House of Commons) Citation: UK, HC, “Nova Scotia—British North American Confederation“, vol 192 (1868), col 1658. Other formats: Click here to view the original document NOVA SCOTIA—BRITISH NORTH AMERICAN CONFEDERATION. MOTION FOR AN ADDRESS. MR. BRIGHT Sir, about a month ago—on the 15th of May last—I presented a petition to the House from the representatives of the colony of Nova Scotia, and I now rise for the purpose of calling attention to that petition, and to statements made in it, and of proposing what… Read more UK, HC, “Nova Scotia—British North American Confederation”, vol 192 (1868), cols 1658-1696 →
Document Information Date: 1879-04-08 By: Canada (Parliament) Citation: Canada, House of Commons Debates, 4th Parl, 1st Sess, 1879 at 1079-1080. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). SEPARATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA FROM THE DOMINION. PROPOSAL TO INTRODUCE A BILL. MR. DECOSMOS: I move for leave to introduce a Bill, entitled an Act to provide for the peaceful separation of British Columbia, seconded by any gentleman opposite who thinks proper to second it. MR. SPEAKER: Who seconds the motion? MR. DECOSMOS: The hon. member for Sunbury? MR. BURPEE… Read more Canada, House of Commons Debates, “Separation of British Columbia from the Dominion”, 4th Parl, 4th Sess (16 May 1882) →