Episode 2 of 3
Transfer of Patronage Control
- When
- 1848
- Where
- Province of Canada
The 1848 reforms included the effective transfer of control over patronage from the Governor to the elected ministry.
The granting of responsible government is typically attributed to reforms in 1848, principally the effective transfer of control over patronage from the Governor to the elected ministry. This shift reduced the governor general to a more symbolic role.
Sources
- Province of Canada Wikipedia
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