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A Complete and Revised Edition of the Debate on the Jesuits' Estates Act: In the House of Commons, Ottawa, March, 1889 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Exploring a pivotal 1889 debate, this edition captures the House of Commons in Ottawa as it wrestles with the Jesuits’ Estates Act. It reveals how lawmakers weigh church authority, provincial rights, and national governance during a turning point in Canadian history.
In these pages, you’ll see arguments about who has the final say over religious land, how the Pope’s approval is treated in law, and how a province’s powers interact with federal authority. The language reflects the era’s tensions between religion, politics, and the structure of Confederation.
- A front-row view of the clash between provincial legislation and federal disallowance powers.
- Discussion of the roles of church authorities, the Pope, and the Vatican in a legal settlement.
- Plain-language arguments about rights, sovereignty, and parliamentary procedure.
- Context for how 19th-century Canadian politicians framed religious influence in public policy.
Ideal for readers of Canadian political history, constitutional law, and church‑state debates of the period.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book analyzes the controversy surrounding a provincial law concerning the Jesuit order in Quebec, passed in 1888. The author presents select debates from the Canadian House of Commons to provide a historical account of the discussion over whether or not the Canadian Governor General should disallow this law. In doing so, the author explores themes of religion, education, minority rights, and governance, all within a historical context. The author argues that the law was a violation of the Canadian constitution and that disallowance was warranted, shedding light on the complex relationship between church and state within the Canadian constitutional framework. Ultimately, this book provides valuable insights into the delicate balance between religious freedom and the separation of church and state. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332482900_0
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