The 1867 Canadian federal election was held from August 7 to September 20, 1867, and was the first election for the new country of Canada. It was held to elect members representing electoral districts in the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec to the House of Commons of the 1st Canadian Parliament. The provinces of Manitoba (1870) and British Columbia (1871) were created during the term of the 1st Parliament of Canada and were not part of this election.
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Joseph Howe
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Joseph Howe was a Nova Scotian journalist, politician, public servant, and poet. Howe is often ranked as one of Nova Scotia's most admired politicians and his considerable skills as a journalist and writer have made him a provincial legend.
Billboard once displayed on the former Chronicle-Herald building in downtown Halifax. Howe once edited the Chronicle.
Statue of Joseph Howe, Province House, created by famed Quebec sculptor Louis-Philippe Hébert
House of Assembly, Province House, Joseph Howe (left) and James William Johnston (right), both paintings by Henry Sandham