A. H. U. Colquhoun

Chronicles of Canada The Birth of Confederation

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In the aftermath of the United States War of Independence, Canada stood steadfastly loyal to Great Britain. The tumultuous 1830s and early 1840s laid the groundwork for a Popular Government, culminating in the unification of Upper and Lower Canada in 1841. However, the dream of a cohesive confederation remained just that—a dream. It would take more than two decades for this vision to come to fruition, uniting the nation From Sea to Sea. Join us on this captivating journey as we explore the origins of the Dominion of Canada. (Summary by TriciaG)

Author

A. H. U. Colquhoun

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History

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Latest episode

Feb 25, 2026

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Episodes

014 - The Work of the Fathers 25.02.2026

In the aftermath of the United States War of Independence, Canada stood steadfastly loyal to Great Britain. The tumultuous 1830s and early 1840s laid the groundwork for a Popular Government, culminating in the unification of Upper and Lower Canada in 1841. However, the dream of a cohesive confederation remained just that—a dream. It would take more than two decades for this vision to come to fruit...

013 - From Sea to Sea 25.02.2026

In the aftermath of the United States War of Independence, Canada stood steadfastly loyal to Great Britain. The tumultuous 1830s and early 1840s laid the groundwork for a Popular Government, culminating in the unification of Upper and Lower Canada in 1841. However, the dream of a cohesive confederation remained just that—a dream. It would take more than two decades for this vision to come to fruit...

012 - The First Dominion Ministry 25.02.2026

In the aftermath of the United States War of Independence, Canada stood steadfastly loyal to Great Britain. The tumultuous 1830s and early 1840s laid the groundwork for a Popular Government, culminating in the unification of Upper and Lower Canada in 1841. However, the dream of a cohesive confederation remained just that—a dream. It would take more than two decades for this vision to come to fruit...

011 - The Framing of the Bill 25.02.2026

In the aftermath of the United States War of Independence, Canada stood steadfastly loyal to Great Britain. The tumultuous 1830s and early 1840s laid the groundwork for a Popular Government, culminating in the unification of Upper and Lower Canada in 1841. However, the dream of a cohesive confederation remained just that—a dream. It would take more than two decades for this vision to come to fruit...

010 - 'The Battle of Union' 25.02.2026

In the aftermath of the United States War of Independence, Canada stood steadfastly loyal to Great Britain. The tumultuous 1830s and early 1840s laid the groundwork for a Popular Government, culminating in the unification of Upper and Lower Canada in 1841. However, the dream of a cohesive confederation remained just that—a dream. It would take more than two decades for this vision to come to fruit...

009 - Rocks in the Channel 25.02.2026

In the aftermath of the United States War of Independence, Canada stood steadfastly loyal to Great Britain. The tumultuous 1830s and early 1840s laid the groundwork for a Popular Government, culminating in the unification of Upper and Lower Canada in 1841. However, the dream of a cohesive confederation remained just that—a dream. It would take more than two decades for this vision to come to fruit...

008 - The Debates of 1865 25.02.2026

In the aftermath of the United States War of Independence, Canada stood steadfastly loyal to Great Britain. The tumultuous 1830s and early 1840s laid the groundwork for a Popular Government, culminating in the unification of Upper and Lower Canada in 1841. However, the dream of a cohesive confederation remained just that—a dream. It would take more than two decades for this vision to come to fruit...

007 - The Results of the Conference 25.02.2026

In the aftermath of the United States War of Independence, Canada stood steadfastly loyal to Great Britain. The tumultuous 1830s and early 1840s laid the groundwork for a Popular Government, culminating in the unification of Upper and Lower Canada in 1841. However, the dream of a cohesive confederation remained just that—a dream. It would take more than two decades for this vision to come to fruit...

006 - The Quebec Conference 25.02.2026

In the aftermath of the United States War of Independence, Canada stood steadfastly loyal to Great Britain. The tumultuous 1830s and early 1840s laid the groundwork for a Popular Government, culminating in the unification of Upper and Lower Canada in 1841. However, the dream of a cohesive confederation remained just that—a dream. It would take more than two decades for this vision to come to fruit...

005 - The Charlottetown Conference 25.02.2026

In the aftermath of the United States War of Independence, Canada stood steadfastly loyal to Great Britain. The tumultuous 1830s and early 1840s laid the groundwork for a Popular Government, culminating in the unification of Upper and Lower Canada in 1841. However, the dream of a cohesive confederation remained just that—a dream. It would take more than two decades for this vision to come to fruit...

004 - The Hour and the Men 25.02.2026

In the aftermath of the United States War of Independence, Canada stood steadfastly loyal to Great Britain. The tumultuous 1830s and early 1840s laid the groundwork for a Popular Government, culminating in the unification of Upper and Lower Canada in 1841. However, the dream of a cohesive confederation remained just that—a dream. It would take more than two decades for this vision to come to fruit...

003 - The Eve of Confederation 25.02.2026

In the aftermath of the United States War of Independence, Canada stood steadfastly loyal to Great Britain. The tumultuous 1830s and early 1840s laid the groundwork for a Popular Government, culminating in the unification of Upper and Lower Canada in 1841. However, the dream of a cohesive confederation remained just that—a dream. It would take more than two decades for this vision to come to fruit...

002 - Obstacles to Union 25.02.2026

In the aftermath of the United States War of Independence, Canada stood steadfastly loyal to Great Britain. The tumultuous 1830s and early 1840s laid the groundwork for a Popular Government, culminating in the unification of Upper and Lower Canada in 1841. However, the dream of a cohesive confederation remained just that—a dream. It would take more than two decades for this vision to come to fruit...

001 - The Dawn of the Movement 25.02.2026

In the aftermath of the United States War of Independence, Canada stood steadfastly loyal to Great Britain. The tumultuous 1830s and early 1840s laid the groundwork for a Popular Government, culminating in the unification of Upper and Lower Canada in 1841. However, the dream of a cohesive confederation remained just that—a dream. It would take more than two decades for this vision to come to fruit...

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