Category: Provincial Debates

British Columbia, Legislative Council: Debate on the Subject of Confederation with Canada (22 March 1870)

Document Information Date: 1870-03-22 By: British Columbia (Legislative Council) Citation: British Columbia, Legislative Council, Debate on the Subject of Confederation with Canada: Reprinted from the Government Gazette Extraordinary of March, 1870 (Victoria: William H. Cullin, 1912) at 120-131. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. DEBATE ON THE SUBJECT OF CONFEDERATION WITH CANADA. TUESDAY, MARCH 22ND, 1870. (p. 120 in the Primary Document) Henry Holbrook [J.P.]—Mr. Chairman, I rise with some diffidence to give my opinion as to whether we are fitted for Responsible Government… Read more British Columbia, Legislative Council: Debate on the Subject of Confederation with Canada (22 March 1870)

Assiniboia [Manitoba], Legislative Assembly of Assiniboia Debates [on Confederation] (22 March 1870)

Document Information Date: 1870-03-22 By: Assiniboia (Legislative Assembly) Citation: Manitoba, Reconstituted Debates of the Legislative Assembly of Assiniboia, 1870, 2010 at 20-21. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). Legislative Assembly of Assiniboia Assembly Chamber, Upper Fort Garry Tuesday, 22 March 1870 The President took the chair. It was resolved that the consideration of the Constitutional Committee’s report be resumed. Article 4 was then put, as follows:— “4. That the only qualification necessary for a member of the Legislative Assembly be, that he shall have attained the… Read more Assiniboia [Manitoba], Legislative Assembly of Assiniboia Debates [on Confederation] (22 March 1870)

British Columbia, Legislative Council: Debate on the Subject of Confederation with Canada (21 March 1870)

Document Information Date: 1870-03-21 By: British Columbia (Legislative Council) Citation: British Columbia, Legislative Council, Debate on the Subject of Confederation with Canada: Reprinted from the Government Gazette Extraordinary of March, 1870 (Victoria: William H. Cullin, 1912) at 105-120. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. DEBATE ON THE SUBJECT OF CONFEDERATION WITH CANADA. MONDAY, March 21ST, 1870. (p. 105 in the Primary Document) David Ring [Nanaimo] rose to assume the debate, and said—Mr. Chairman, I feel assured that the House will accord me leave to… Read more British Columbia, Legislative Council: Debate on the Subject of Confederation with Canada (21 March 1870)

Assiniboia [Manitoba], Legislative Assembly of Assiniboia Debates [on Confederation] (21 March 1870)

Document Information Date: 1870-03-21 By: Assiniboia (Legislative Assembly) Citation: Manitoba, Reconstituted Debates of the Legislative Assembly of Assiniboia, 1870, 2010 at 19-20. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). Legislative Assembly of Assiniboia Assembly Chamber, Upper Fort Garry Monday, 21 March 1870 The President having taken the chair and routine business having been transacted, The Secretary of the Constitution committee read the second article of their report, which was as follows:— “2. That our assembly of representatives be henceforth styled The Legislative Assembly of Assiniboia.” On motion… Read more Assiniboia [Manitoba], Legislative Assembly of Assiniboia Debates [on Confederation] (21 March 1870)

Assiniboia [Manitoba], Legislative Assembly of Assiniboia Debates [on Confederation] (18 March 1870)

Document Information Date: 1870-03-18 By: Assiniboia (Legislative Assembly) Citation: Manitoba, Reconstituted Debates of the Legislative Assembly of Assiniboia, 1870, 2010 at 16-19. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). Legislative Assembly of Assiniboia Assembly Chamber, Upper Fort Garry Friday, March 18, 1870 The President took the chair at four o’clock P.M. The President addressed the House, objecting to them in some respects, and, after a brief debate the subject dropped. Hon. Mr. Bunn as Secretary of the Committee appointed to draw up a Constitution for the Provisional… Read more Assiniboia [Manitoba], Legislative Assembly of Assiniboia Debates [on Confederation] (18 March 1870)

British Columbia, Legislative Council: Debate on the Subject of Confederation with Canada (18 March 1870)

Document Information Date: 1870-03-18 By: British Columbia (Legislative Council) Citation: British Columbia, Legislative Council, Debate on the Subject of Confederation with Canada: Reprinted from the Government Gazette Extraordinary of March, 1870 (Victoria: William H. Cullin, 1912) at 95-105. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. DEBATE ON THE SUBJECT OF CONFEDERATION WITH CANADA. FRIDAY, MARCH 18TH, 1870. (p. 95 in the Primary Document) Henry Crease [Attorney General]—I rise to move the adoption of clause 14:— “14. The Union shall take effect on such day as… Read more British Columbia, Legislative Council: Debate on the Subject of Confederation with Canada (18 March 1870)

British Columbia, Legislative Council: Debate on the Subject of Confederation with Canada (17 March 1870)

Document Information Date: 1870-03-17 By: British Columbia (Legislative Council) Citation: British Columbia, Legislative Council, Debate on the Subject of Confederation with Canada: Reprinted from the Government Gazette Extraordinary of March, 1870 (Victoria: William H. Cullin, 1912) at 82-95. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. DEBATE ON THE SUBJECT OF CONFEDERATION WITH CANADA. THURSDAY, 17TH March, 1870. (p. 82 in the Primary Document) Amos DeCosmos—Mr. Chairman, judging from the statements made by the Government, this Railway is not likely to be completed in so short… Read more British Columbia, Legislative Council: Debate on the Subject of Confederation with Canada (17 March 1870)

British Columbia, Legislative Council: Debate on the Subject of Confederation with Canada (16 March 1870)

Document Information Date: 1870-03-16 By: British Columbia (Legislative Council) Citation: British Columbia, Legislative Council, Debate on the Subject of Confederation with Canada: Reprinted from the Government Gazette Extraordinary of March, 1870 (Victoria: William H. Cullin, 1912) at 68-82. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. DEBATE ON THE SUBJECT OF CONFEDERATION WITH CANADA. WEDNESDAY, 16TH MARCH, 1870. (p. 68 in the Primary Document) Committee sat at a quarter-past one. Henry Crease [Attorney General] moved the adoption of Clause 4:— “4. The Dominion shall guarantee Interest… Read more British Columbia, Legislative Council: Debate on the Subject of Confederation with Canada (16 March 1870)