Episode 3 of 3
Swearing-in of the Ministry
- When
- 11 March 1848
- Where
- Parliament of the Province of Canada
Lord Elgin swore in the ministry of Lafontaine and Baldwin on 11 March 1848, establishing the first elected responsible-government ministry.
On 11 March 1848, Governor General Lord Elgin swore in the ministry of Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine and Robert Baldwin. This event formalized the transfer of control over patronage from the Governor to the elected ministry, a key component of responsible government.
Sources
- Responsible government Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
- Province of Canada Wikipedia
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