1773 in Canada

1773
in
Canada

Decades:
  • 1750s
  • 1760s
  • 1770s
  • 1780s
  • 1790s
See also:

Events from the year 1773 in Canada.

Incumbents

Governors

Events

  • December – Prominent French Canadians petition the King to restore their ancient laws and accord them the rights of British subjects, reminding him that five-sixths of the seigniories belong to Frenchmen. They represent that the Labrador Coast and fisheries, now alienated to Newfoundland, should revert to Canada. They prefer a Legislative Council, nominated by the King, because less expensive than an Elective Assembly.
  • Lord Dartmouth promises Canadians just and considerate treatment respecting their religion.
  • Montreal Ft. La Traite, on Churchill River, by Frobisher to cut into HBC's trade.

Births

Full date unknown

  • Joseph Willcocks, diarist, office holder, printer, publisher, journalist, politician, and army officer (d.1814)

Deaths

References

  1. ^ "Kings and Queens of Canada". aem. 11 August 2017. Retrieved 24 February 2021.