1836 in Canada
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Events from the year 1836 in Canada.
Incumbents
Monarch: William IV
Federal government
Parliament of Lower Canada: 15th
Parliament of Upper Canada: 12th (until March 8), 13th (starting November 8)
Governors
Governor of the Canadas: Earl of Gosford
Governor of New Brunswick: Sir Archibald Campbell, 1st Baronet
Governor of Nova Scotia: Henry Prescott
Commodore-Governor of Newfoundland: Henry Prescott
Governor of Prince Edward Island: George Wright
Governor of Upper Canada: John Colborne then Francis Bond Head
Events
January – Book by Maria Monk claims that she was sexually exploited in a Canadian convent
February – Lord Aberdeen approves of Lord Aylmer's conduct. The Governor declares that, in filling offices, he has more considered qualifications than nationality; that 80, of 142, places of emolument, and 295 of 580 unsalaried offices, are filled by Frenchmen.
Lieutenant-Governor Francis Bond Head dissolves parliament and calls a new election.
July 4 – First issue of The Constitution published.
July 21 – Opening of the Champlain and St. Lawrence Railroad, the first public railway in Canada.
August – The Commission reaches Quebec, and consists of Lord Gosford, Sir Charles Grey and Sir James Gipps. A congratulatory address is presented to them at Quebec.
October – Lord Gosford informs Parliament of the purposes of the Commission and of the intended changes.
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