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Patrons Of Industry
The Patrons of Industry in Canada were based on the Patrons of Industry of Michigan that had formed in 1889. It was dedicated to upholding and encouraging the moral, social, intellectual, political and financial situation of farmers and to preserve the way of life that existed in farming communities in the late nineteenth century against encroaching industrialization. It cooperated with the urban labour movement to address the political frustrations of both groups with big business. The Patrons' first appearance in Canada was The Grand Association of the Patrons of Industry in Ontario, founded in 1890. It declared itself independent of the U.S. group in 1891. Although centred in Ontario, the organization branched out into Manitoba (see Patrons of Industry in Manitoba), Alberta, Quebec and the Maritime provinces. The Patrons' membership exceeded 30,000 at its peak. In the Maritimes, the Patrons of industry had some successes but soon collapsed. in the 1895 New Brunswick general e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canada
Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over , making it the world's second-largest country by total area. Its southern and western border with the United States, stretching , is the world's longest binational land border. Canada's capital is Ottawa, and its three largest metropolitan areas are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Indigenous peoples have continuously inhabited what is now Canada for thousands of years. Beginning in the 16th century, British and French expeditions explored and later settled along the Atlantic coast. As a consequence of various armed conflicts, France ceded nearly all of its colonies in North America in 1763. In 1867, with the union of three British North American colonies through Confederation, Canada was formed as a federal dominion of four provinces. This began an accretion of provinces an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cornwall And Stormont
Cornwall and Stormont was a federal electoral district represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1882 to 1904. It was located in the province of Ontario. This riding was created in 1882 from parts of Cornwall and Stormont ridings. It consisted of the town of Cornwall and the townships of Cornwall, Osnabruck, Finch and Roxborough. The electoral district was abolished in 1903 when it was merged into Stormont riding. Election results On Mr. Bergin's death, 22 October 1896: {{CANelec, CA, Liberal, MULHERN, Ambrose F. , 2,411 See also * List of Canadian federal electoral districts * Past Canadian electoral districts External links Riding history from theLibrary of Parliament The Library of Parliament (french: Bibliothèque du Parlement) is the main information repository and research resource for the Parliament of Canada. The main branch of the library sits at the rear of the Centre Block on Parliament Hill in Otta ... Former ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lanark North
Lanark North was a federal electoral district represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1867 to 1917. It was located in the province of Ontario. It was created by the British North America Act of 1867 which divided the County of Lanark into two ridings: Lanark South and Lanark North. In 1882, the North Riding of Lanark was defined to consist of the townships of Ramsay, Pakenham, Darling, Dalhousie, North Sherbrooke, Lavant, Fitzroy, Huntley and Lanark, the Town of Almonte, and the Village of Lanark. In 1903, the village of Carleton Place was added to the riding, and the townships of Fitzroy and Huntley were excluded. The electoral district was abolished in 1914 when it was merged into Lanark riding. Electoral history On Mr. Galbraith's death, 17 December 1879: On Mr. Jamieson being appointed Junior County Judge, Wellington County, 8 December 1891: {{CANelec, CA, Liberal, CALDWELL, Thomas Boyd , 1,386 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huron West
Huron West was a federal electoral district represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1882 to 1917. It was located in the province of Ontario. This riding was created from parts of Huron Centre, Huron North and Huron South ridings. The West Riding of the county of Huron was initially defined to consist of the townships of East Wawanosh, West Wawanosh, Ashfield, Colborne and Goderich, and the towns of Goderich and Clinton. In 1903, it was redefined to include the township of Hullett, and exclude the township of East Wawanosh. The electoral district was abolished in 1914 when it was redistributed between Huron North and Huron South ridings. Election results On Mr. Cameron being unseated, 26 December 1891: On Mr. Patterson being named Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba, 2 September 1895: On Mr. Cameron's appointment as Lieutenant-Governor of the North West Territories, May 30, 1898: {{CANelec, CA, Liberal, CAMERON, Malc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hastings East
Hastings East was a federal electoral district represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1867 to 1925. It was located in the province of Ontario. It was created by the British North America Act of 1867 which divided the County of Hastings into three ridings: Hastings East, Hastings West, and Hastings North. The East Riding consisted of the Townships of Thurlow, Tyendinaga, and Hungerford In 1903, the county of Hastings was divided into two ridings when the north riding was abolished. The East Riding was expanded to include the townships of Madoc, Elzevir and Grimsthorpe, Tudor, Cashel, Limerick, Dunganan, Mayo, Monteagle and Carlow; the town of Deseronto, and the villages of Madoc and Tweed. The electoral district was abolished in 1924 when it was redistributed between Hastings South and Hastings—Peterborough ridings. Election results On Mr. Read being called to the Senate, 24 February 1871: On Mr. White being unseated, 5 February 187 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haldimand And Monck
Haldimand and Monck was a federal electoral district represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1892 to 1904. It was located in the province of Ontario. It was created in 1892 from parts of Haldimand and Monck ridings. It consisted of the townships of Oneida, Rainham, Seneca, North Cayuga and South Cayuga, Canboro', Dunn, Moulton, Sherbrooke and Wainfleet, and the villages of Caledonia, Cayuga, Hagersville and Dunnville. The electoral district was abolished in 1903 when it was redistributed between Haldimand and Welland ridings. Election results {{CANelec, CA, Conservative (historical), MONTAGUE, Hon. W.H. , 2,102 See also * List of Canadian federal electoral districts * Past Canadian electoral districts External links Riding history from theLibrary of Parliament The Library of Parliament (french: Bibliothèque du Parlement) is the main information repository and research resource for the Parliament of Canada. The main branch of the library ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grey South
Grey South was a federal electoral district represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1876 to 1917. It was located in the province of Ontario. It was created by the British North America Act of 1867 which divided the County of Grey into two ridings: Grey South and Grey North. The South Riding consisted of the Townships of Bentinck, Glenelg, Artemesia, Osprey, Normanby, Egremont, Proton and Melancthon. In 1872, the County of Grey was divided into three ridings when Grey East was created. The townships of Artemesia, Osprey, Proton and Melancthon were excluded from the south riding. In 1882, the township of Artemesia and the town of Durham were incorporated into the riding. In 1903, the township of Sullivan and the village of Hanover were incorporated into the riding. The electoral district was abolished in 1914 when it was merged into Grey Southeast riding. Election results See also * List of Canadian fed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grey East
Grey East was a federal electoral district represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1872 to 1917. It was located in the province of Ontario. This riding was created in 1872 from parts of Grey North and Grey South ridings. In 1872, the County of Grey was divided into three ridings: Grey North, Grey East and Grey South. The East Riding consisted of the Townships of Proton, Melancthon, Osprey, Artemisia, Collingwood, Euphrasia and St. Vincent. In 1882, the riding was redefined to exclude the township or Artemesia, and include the village of Shelburne and the town of Meaford. In 1903, The east riding was redefined to consist of the townships of Artemesia, Collingwood, Euphrasia, Holland, Osprey and Proton, the town of Thornbury, and the villages of Dundalk and Markdale. The electoral district was abolished in 1914 when it was redistributed between Grey North and Grey Southeast ridings. Election results {{CANelec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glengarry (electoral District)
Glengarry was a federal electoral district represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1867 to 1917, and from 1925 to 1953. It was located in the province of Ontario. It was created by the British North America Act of 1867, and consisted of Glengarry county. The electoral district was abolished in 1914 when it was merged into Glengarry and Stormont riding. It was recreated in 1924, consisting again of the county of Glengarry. The electoral district was abolished in 1952 when it was merged into Glengarry—Prescott ridings. Members of Parliament This riding elected the following members of the House of Commons of Canada: Election results 1867–1917 On Mr. Macdonald's appointment as Postmaster General for Canada, 7 November 1873: On Mr. Macdonald's appointment as Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, 18 May 1875: As Mr. McNab was unseated, 27 June 1876: As Mr. McLennan was unseated, Janua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frontenac (Ontario Electoral District)
Frontenac was a federal electoral district represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1867 to 1925. It was located in the province of Ontario. It was created by the British North America Act of 1867. It was initially defined to consist of the Townships of Kingston, Wolfe Island, Pittsburg and Howe Island, and Storrington. In 1903, the riding was redefined to consist of the county of Frontenac, excluding the city of Kingston and the village of Portsmouth. The electoral district was abolished in 1924 when it was merged into Frontenac—Addington riding. Election results On Mr. Kirkpatrick's death, 26 March 1870: On Mr. Kirkpatrick being named Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, 1 June 1892: See also * List of Canadian federal electoral districts * Past Canadian electoral districts References External links Riding history from theLibrary of Parliament The Library of Parliament (french: Bibl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Essex North (electoral District)
Essex North was a federal electoral district represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1883 to 1925. It was located in the province of Ontario. This riding was created in 1882 when Essex riding was divided between Essex North and Essex South. It initially consisted of the townships of West Sandwich, East Sandwich, Maidstone, Rochester and West Tilbury, the towns of Sandwich and Windsor, and the village of Belle River in the county of Essex. In 1903, it was redefined to exclude the township of West Tilbury and include the township of Sandwich South, and the town of Walkerville. In 1914, it was redefined to include the town of Objibway, and the village of Ford City. The electoral district was abolished in 1924 when it was redistributed between Essex East and Essex West ridings. Election results On Mr. Sutherland's being named Justice of the High Court, Exchequer Division and Puisne Judge, High Court Division, Supreme Court of Cana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elgin West
Elgin West was a federal electoral district represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1867 to 1935. It was located in the province of Ontario. It was created by the British North America Act of 1867 which divided the county of Elgin into two ridings: Elgin East and Elgin West based on a traditional division. The West Riding of Elgin was redefined in 1882 to consist of the townships of Southwold, Dunwich, Alboro', Orford and Howard, and the village of Ridgetown. In 1903, it was redefined to exclude the townships of Orford and Howard, and the village of Ridgetown, and include the townships of the city of St. Thomas, and the town of Dutton. In 1914, it was redefined to include the villages of Rodney and West Lorne. In 1924, it was defined as consisting of the county of Elgin, excluding the townships of Malahide and Bayham, and including the city of St. Thomas. The electoral district was abolished in 1933 when it was merged into Elgin ridings. Election results ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
