The Road to Confederation

The Road to Confederation

1. Charlottetown Conference

   • In the summer of 1864, politicians from Nova Scotia, New Brunswich and Prince Edward Island were planning to meet to discuss a "union" of the Maritimes
     • They received a request from the Canadas asking if they could join the descussion
   • August 26, 1864:
     • "Queen Victoria" sailed into Charlottetown
   • George Brown, John A. Macdonald, G.E. Cartier, Alexandra Galt and D`arcy McGree were all on board.
     • They had a plan for a union of all the colonies.
   • For a week, the Canadians suggested reasons why the Maritimes should join in a union with the Canadas.
   • Delegates became convinced that "Confederation" could work.
   • Parties and social festivities added to the friendly atmosphere at the conference ( Plus Champagne!)
   • Result of this?
     • Maritimes colonies agreed to meet with the Canadians for further discussions in the Quebec City in October

2. Quebec Conference

   • October 1864
     • 7 Delegates from each New Brunswich and Prince Edward Island 5 Delegates from Nova Scotias... and 2 Delegates from New Foundland 12 Delegates form Canada east and west.
   • Everyone Agreed that:
     • Union must be strong and unable to be broken by 1 province
     • The Central government must be more powerful than the provincial governments
   • But... other details needed to be figured put as well Details like:
     • How many representatives would each province have in the government?
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   • "72 Resolutions"