Final Decision Confederation Flashcards
Federalism
Each colony would keep its own government to run its own colony and then a federal government would look into matters affecting teh whole union.
Benefit for the maritimes
They had a larger say because they have less rep by pop and could expand the golden age
Benefit for Canada east and canada west
They had more seats because they had more rep by pop
What are examples of federal powers today?
Defence, currency, navigation ( air and water ) and the power to cancel provincial laws that go beyond provincial power
What are examples of provincial powers today?
Education, hospitals, police, courts.
What powers are shared between provincial and federal government
Immigration, agriculture and taxes
Where did the big meeting take place/ new country?
Charlottetown and Canada East/ Quebec City.
The maritimes met to talk about uniting their colonies, Canad East and West were observing.
The delegates argued for two weeks compromising to reach consensus. Drafted 72 resolutions which were the foundations of a new country and government.
Did the province of canada join confederation in 1867 and why
Yes because canada west was in favour and canada east was reassured that about their language
Did New Brunswick join confederation and why
Yes at first they were scared canada west would dominate but then britian pushed them to join and a railway interested them
Did Nova Scotia join confederation and why
Yes they said that they would be paying higher taxes that would be spent elsewhere but a railway interested them.
Did P.E.I join confederation and why
No they were isolated from otehr colonies, they thought it was too small and would be swamped by other colonies, they joined in 1873.
Did Newfoundland join confederation in 1867 and why
No they had little in common with other colonies and were distant from government. They were interested in tied with Britian. Joined 1949.
When was the dominion of canada created
July,1 1867
Who was george etienne cartier and why was he so important to confederation
He was worried about the U.S taking over
Regonizing candiens in Canada east and was able to convince them it was a good idea
