Conferences Province of Canada Maritime Colonies Quebec Conference Wanted Confederation because their political system was inefficient – always need double majority Wanted Confederation because it would improve their economy Conferences Maritime Colonies Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Newfoundland Wanted Confederation because their economy had problems Didn’t want Confederation because they thought a railway would not be useful for them and waste money Quebec Conference October, 1864 How to divide powers between federal government and provincial governments How to protect French culture How to get equality for Maritime provinces Success – 72 Resolutions Charlottetown Conference September, 1864 Original plan to do Maritime Union Great Coalition members invited themselves Suggest idea for Confederation Success – plan meeting #2 in Quebec