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Lemuel Owen

From John To Justin

English - October 19, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
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The first premier of PEI post-Confederation, Lemuel Owen would craft the Railway Act that bankrupted the colony and pushed it towards joining Canada. He would also attempt to answer the Schools Question on the island.
His most notable accomplishment was creating the Land Purchase Act, that still impacts PEI to this very day.
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The first premier of PEI post-Confederation, Lemuel Owen would craft the Railway Act that bankrupted the colony and pushed it towards joining Canada. He would also attempt to answer the Schools Question on the island.

His most notable accomplishment was creating the Land Purchase Act, that still impacts PEI to this very day.

Support: patreon.com/canadaehx

Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU

Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate)

E-mail: [email protected]

Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx

YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx

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