POLI 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Elijah Harper, Distinct Society, Clarity Act
Document Summary
1840 britain created the united province of canada (upc) of qc+on until 1867. Atlantic colonies ns+nb+pei, before 7 years war (7yw). Each had their own small: origins of canada local gov"t. Several circumstances leading to provinces into canadian federation. Pushing francophones (qc) and anglophones (on) together in upc was major. Southern on was extremely english, was where americans loyalists (to the ) fled to. Upc was pushing 2 very different cultures together. In an attempt (by gb) to overwhelm the francophones with english language, culture and religious practices. What began happening despite gb efforts, bilingualism emerged (through parliament) Both liberal and conservative parties (not current canadian parties) Liberals were against the immense influence the church had in qc. Looked(upc) for alternatives to current gov"t system. Atlantic provinces (ns+nb+pei) weak gov"ts and began thinking of unionizing to strengthen poli-economic status. Upc thought about inviting them to join upc. Gb had also signed trade agreement with usa and cad could too.
