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1864 in Canada

Explore 8 historical events and records for Canada in 1864.

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Historical records for Canada in 1864

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June

22 June 1864

Great Coalition

Brown, George · Quebec · Reform Leader · Government / Government of Canada

Joins Macdonald and Cartier in the Great Coalition for Confederation.

22 June 1864

Great Coalition

Cartier, George-Etienne · Quebec · Attorney General · Government / Government of Canada

Supports Confederation through the Great Coalition.

22 June 1864

Great Coalition

Macdonald, John Alexander · Quebec · Attorney General · Government / Government of Canada

Helps form the Great Coalition to pursue Confederation.

September

1 September 1864

Charlottetown Conference

Brown, George · Charlottetown · Delegate · Government / Government of Canada

Argues for federal union at the Charlottetown Conference.

1 September 1864

Charlottetown Conference

Cartier, George-Etienne · Charlottetown · Delegate · Government / Government of Canada

Represents Canada East during Confederation discussions at Charlottetown.

1 September 1864

Charlottetown Conference

Macdonald, John Alexander · Charlottetown · Delegate · Government / Government of Canada

Attends the Charlottetown Conference where Confederation is discussed.

October

10 October 1864

Quebec Conference

Cartier, George-Etienne · Quebec · Delegate · Government / Government of Canada

Defends provincial powers during the Quebec Conference.

10 October 1864

Quebec Conference

Macdonald, John Alexander · Quebec · Delegate · Government / Government of Canada

Helps draft the Quebec Resolutions for Confederation.

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