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Act of Union 1840
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The British North America Act, 1840 (3 & 4 Vict. c. 35),[1] also known as the Act of Union 1840, (French: Acte d’Union) was approved by Parliament in July 1840 and proclaimed February 10, 1841, in Montreal.[2] It abolished the legislatures of Lower Canada and Upper Canada and established a new political entity, the Province of Canada to replace them.
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Act of Parliament | |
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Long title | An Act to reunite the Provinces of Upper and Lower Canada, and for the Government of Canada. |
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Citation | 3 & 4 Vict. c. 35 |
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Royal assent | 23 July 1840 |
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