Speech of the Right Honourable Lord Ashburton, (In the House of Lords) On the Second Reading of the

This is the transcribed speech of Lord Ashburton (Alexander Baring) given before the House of Lords on February 2, 1838, during the second reading of the "Canada Government Bill." The speech provides insight into British parliamentary debates and perspectives on Canadian governance during a pivotal period in Canadian history. Ashburton's address offers a valuable primary source for understanding the complexities of British-Canadian relations and the legislative considerations surrounding the governance of Canada in the 19th century.

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