Episode 2 of 3
Royal Assent and Provincial Creation
- When
- 12 May 1870
- Where
- Westminster
The Manitoba Act received royal assent on May 12, 1870, creating Manitoba as the fifth province of Canada.
The Act was enacted to resolve tensions between the federal government and the Red River Colony. It established the province's legislature and government, setting out land rights for the Métis and defining language rights. The Act was part of the Constitution of Canada, confirming federal authority to create new provinces.
Sources
- Manitoba Act, 1870 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
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