The Charlottetown Conference:
The Charlottetown Conference, held in the Legislative Council Chamber of the Province House, took place from September 1st, 1864 - September 9th, 1864, becoming the first meeting of the “Fathers of Confederation.” A union of the Maritimes colonies was being discussed as the province of Canada was present at this conference whereas British Columbia and Newfoundland were absent. Eight delegates from the Province of Canada attended this conference along with five delegates from each of the Maritime colonies. On September 2nd, the province of Canada was granted authority to present their case where they persuaded the maritime colonies to consider uniting with Canada. The outcome was as Canada hoped it would be. The conference agreed to join the colonies together and to meet again in the future.
Alberta:
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Also, it was thought that the Confederation would help the economy by providing a larger market for their good, and a connection with the other colonies through the Intercolonial Railway.
Newfoundland:
Joined Canada because this would help them receive more money as Britain didn’t want the cost of supporting Newfoundland anymore. Also, Canada has promised to help them by building many things. (For example, roads and railways).
Northwest Territories:
Pieces of land were taken away to form Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, Yukon and Nunavut, and some others were added to Ontario and Quebec due to the purchase of Rupert’s Land and the North-Western Territories (whole area being renamed to Northwest Territories) by Canada.
Nova Scotia:
Joined Canada because of the decision made by Charles Tupper, leader of the government, believing that joining Canada would be good for Nova Scotia as discussed at the Charlettetown and Quebec Conference.
The Charlottetown Conference, held in the Legislative Council Chamber of the Province House, took place from September 1st, 1864 - September 9th, 1864, becoming the first meeting of the “Fathers of Confederation.” A union of the Maritimes colonies was being discussed as the province of Canada was present at this conference whereas British Columbia and Newfoundland were absent. Eight delegates from the Province of Canada attended this conference along with five delegates from each of the Maritime colonies. On September 2nd, the province of Canada was granted authority to present their case where they persuaded the maritime colonies to consider uniting with Canada. The outcome was as Canada hoped it would be. The conference agreed to join the colonies together and to meet again in the future.
Alberta:
Alberta, the …show more content…
Also, it was thought that the Confederation would help the economy by providing a larger market for their good, and a connection with the other colonies through the Intercolonial Railway.
Newfoundland:
Joined Canada because this would help them receive more money as Britain didn’t want the cost of supporting Newfoundland anymore. Also, Canada has promised to help them by building many things. (For example, roads and railways).
Northwest Territories:
Pieces of land were taken away to form Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, Yukon and Nunavut, and some others were added to Ontario and Quebec due to the purchase of Rupert’s Land and the North-Western Territories (whole area being renamed to Northwest Territories) by Canada.
Nova Scotia:
Joined Canada because of the decision made by Charles Tupper, leader of the government, believing that joining Canada would be good for Nova Scotia as discussed at the Charlettetown and Quebec Conference.