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He served as premier of the colony of New Brunswick from 1861 until his government was defeated in the election of 1865. As premier, he supported the New Brunswick's entry into Confederation and the construction of an intercolonial railway.
- Who was Tilley in Canada?
- How did James Cockburn get started in politics?
- Why was Edward Palmer important?
- Why was Charles Tupper important?
- Why is JC Chapais important?
- What contributions did George Coles make to Canadian history?
- Who built the intercolonial railway?
- Where did Oliver Mowat go to school?
- What contributions did Charles Fisher make to Canada?
- Why is James Cockburn a Father of Confederation?
- How did Samuel Tilley get into politics?
- How do you get to Cockburn Island?
Who was Tilley in Canada?
Sir Samuel Leonard Tilley, lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick (1873–78, 1885–93), premier of New Brunswick (1861–65), pharmacist (born 8 May 1818 in Gagetown, NB; died 25 June 1896 in Saint John, NB). Samuel Leonard Tilley played the most important role in bringing New Brunswick into Confederation.
How did James Cockburn get started in politics?
As a young man, he studied law in Toronto and then established a legal practice in Cobourg, Ontario. In the 1850s, Cockburn entered politics, serving as a town councillor in Cobourg before entering the legislature of the Province of Canada as the representative for West Northumberland in 1861.
Why was Edward Palmer important?
In 1849, Palmer became the leader of the Tories in the provincial assembly. In 1859, he became premier, only to be pushed from office by his colleague John Hamilton Gray in 1863. He was first appointed to the Legislative Council in 1860 and when that body became elective he retained his seat.
Why was Charles Tupper important?
As premier, he established public education in Nova Scotia and expanded Nova Scotia's railway network in order to promote industry. By 1860, Tupper supported a union of all the colonies of British North America. Believing that immediate union of all the colonies was impossible, in 1864, he proposed a Maritime Union.
Why is JC Chapais important?
Chapais was Commissioner of Public Works in the Great Coalition of 1864–1867, and is credited with establishing the Intercolonial Railway and expanding the Grand Trunk Railway. In 1867 the British North America Act was passed, creating the Dominion of Canada, and Chapais became the first Minister of Agriculture.
What contributions did George Coles make to Canadian history?
In the 1850s, Coles led the most progressive Reform government in the Atlantic region. His administration extended the franchise to make it virtually universal for adult males and made education free at the local or district level in 1852, eliminating tuition fees and local assessment.
Who built the intercolonial railway?
Description: The Intercolonial Railway of Canada (railway mark: IRC), headquartered in Moncton, linked Levis, Quebec, with Saint John, New Brunswick, and Halifax, Nova Scotia. The 1,100 km (690 mi.) line officially opened on 01 July 1876 and was constructed by the International Contract Company.
Where did Oliver Mowat go to school?
Mowat, Sir Oliver (1820-1903), statesman, was born in Kingston, Upper Canada, the eldest son of John Mowat and Helen Levack, natives of Caithnessshire, Scotland. He was educated at private schools in Kingston, and in 1841 was called to the bar of Upper Canada (Q.C., 1856).
What contributions did Charles Fisher make to Canada?
Fisher was a leading Reformer of his day who headed the first responsible government in New Brunswick from 1854 to 1861. Born in Fredericton, he was first elected to the colonial assembly in 1837, serving from 1848 to 1850.
Why is James Cockburn a Father of Confederation?
James Cockburn, (born February 13, 1819, Berwick-upon-Tweed, England—died August 14, 1883, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada), politician and lawyer who was Canada's first Speaker of the House of Commons. His participation in the Québec Conference of 1864 made him one of the Fathers of Confederation.
How did Samuel Tilley get into politics?
Samuel Leonard Tilley entered politics as an activist in the temperance movement. As a result of the 1848 recession, caused in part by Britain's economic policies, he became an for responsible government.
How do you get to Cockburn Island?
Transportation. The island is not currently connected to either Manitoulin or Drummond Islands, or to the mainland, by bridge or ferry service; its only transportation access is across the water by private boat in summer or snowmobile in the winter, or air travel in a float plane or a helicopter.
