DCHP-3

anti-union

Hist.
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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adj.

opposed to the union of Upper with Lower Canada.

Quotations

1822
The acts and speeches at the Montreal Anti-Union dinner, are of a complexion that must excite wonder and ridicule in the American States.
1840
A week or two ago, a petition was carried to the school-house, in the parish of Rivière du Loup, by an anti-union emissary, and the scholars, to the number of twenty-one, some of whom are about seven years of age, induced to sign it
2adj.

opposed to Confederation of the provinces of British North America.

Quotations

1865
Anti-union meeting at Savage Harbor.
1953
The government had to contend with the power and prestige of the governor, Hon. Arthur Gordon . . . who openly opposed Confederation, with the result that the government was badly beaten, and an anti-union government under Albert Smith was formed.