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Draft federation plan for British North America outlined
The document proposes a federation with the Crown of Great Britain, a general Parliament, and local legislatures for Upper and Lower Canada plus Atlantic provinces. It details representation, admission terms for Newfoundland and western territories, and a strong central executive under the Crown, with judges, salaries, and provincial lieutenant governors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British America
United Provinces
Crown
Great Britain
British North America
Canadas
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Island of
Prince Edward
Newfoundland
North-West Territory
Vancouver's Island
British Columbia
Legislative Council
House of Dominons
Upper Canada
Lower Canada
Prince Edward’s Island
Maritime Provinces
Prince Edward's Island
Federal Legislative Council
House of Commons
Guiawne Eines Ee
Courts of Admiralty