The Quebec Conference-Olivia

Question

In the Quebec Conference, The Maritimes wanted access to a new trading partner in British North America because they needed a railway to move their goods. Prince Edward Island wanted a Ferry system because then they would have better access to the mainland. Canada East wanted special rights for religion, education, and language. Therefore the Quebec Conference established that the federal government would have two houses which were the lower and upper houses. The representation of the Lower House or the House of Commons would be based on the population size. Smaller Provinces like Prince Edward Island would have fewer representatives. The Upper House or Senate would provide some balance and would be based on regional representation. This would mean that there would be an equal number of members from Canada West, Canada East, and Atlantic Colonies. It was also agreed that the government would be responsible for “Indian Affairs”. This would absorb the debts of the colonies up to a maximum amount. This would also include the control of major sources of revenue like taxes related to trading. In return, each Province would receive a payment from the government to help cover expenses that they may have.
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- Maritimes wanted access to a new trading partner in British North America for railway access
- Prince Edward Island wanted a ferry system for better access to mainland
- Canada East wanted special rights for religion, education, and language
- Established federal government with two houses: House of Commons and Senate
- Representation in House of Commons based on population size
- Representation in Senate based on regional representation
- Government responsible for "Indian Affairs"
- Government to absorb debts of colonies up to a maximum amount
- Provinces to receive payment from government to cover expenses