Episode 3 of 3
Submission of the Durham Report
- When
- 11 February 1839
- Where
- London
Durham submitted his report to Parliament in February 1839, recommending responsible government and legislative union, despite his earlier resignation.
Durham resigned on 9 October 1838 amid controversy. His detailed Report on the Affairs of British North America was laid before Parliament in London on 11 February 1839. It recommended a modified form of responsible government and a legislative union of the Canadas.
Sources
- Durham Report Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-17
- John Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
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