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Canada, House of Commons Debates, “British Columbia Debate”, 1st Parl, 4th Sess (29 March 1871)

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Document Information Date: 1871-03-29 By: Canada (Parliament) Citation: Canada, House of Commons Debates, 1st Parl, 4th Sess, 1871 at 287, 290-295. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). HOUSE OF COMMONS Wednesday, March 29, 1871 [Page 287] THE BRITISH COLUMBIA DEBATE Hon. Sir GEORGE-É. CARTIER said the debate on the British Columbia resolutions would be resumed after recess this evening. ‘[Page 290] THE BRITISH COLUMBIA DEBATE Hon. Sir GEORGE-É. CARTIER moved the resumption of the adjourned debate on the proposed motion that the Speaker do leave the… Read more Canada, House of Commons Debates, “British Columbia Debate”, 1st Parl, 4th Sess (29 March 1871) →

Canada, House of Commons Debates, “Admission of British Columbia”, 1st Parl, 4th Sess (28 March 1871)

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Document Information Date: 1871-03-28 By: Canada (Parliament) Citation: Canada, House of Commons Debates, 1st Parl, 4th Sess, 1871 at 277-286. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). HOUSE OF COMMONS Tuesday, March 28, 1871 [Page 277] ADMISSION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Hon. Sir GEORGE-É. CARTIER moved that the House go into Committee to consider a series of resolutions respecting the admission of British Columbia into Union with Canada. This  subject, he said, was one which required few words to introduce it. Its importance was recognized by all. Who… Read more Canada, House of Commons Debates, “Admission of British Columbia”, 1st Parl, 4th Sess (28 March 1871) →