Historical Events tagged with "British Parliament"
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Creation of the Province of Canada
The Act of Union, enacted in 1840, merged the two Canadas into a single Province of Canada. This legislative change aimed to create a more unified government to address challenges including financial inefficiencies and the growing demands for political reform. The province was divided into East Canada (now Quebec) and West Canada (now Ontario), governed under a single legislative assembly. Governor General Charles Monck played a critical role in implementing the Act and facilitating this transition towards a more cooperative governance structure among both regions.
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