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Family Compact

Canadian political group

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history of Canada

In Canada: The rebellions of 1837–38
…elite was known as the Family Compact; in Lower Canada it was called the Château Clique. A similarly tightly knit group also dominated Nova Scotia politics. Forming the inner circle of the governor’s advisers, these cliques usually included all the important wealthy men of the colony. In Upper Canada the…
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influence on Ontario

In Ontario: History of Ontario
…oligarchy known as the “Family Compact,” alleged to be an elite tied together by family relationships. Even when this group lost its majority in the elected legislative assembly, as happened twice, it continued to control the legislative council (the appointed upper house) and the lieutenant governor’s executive council (the…
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