Events from the year 1773 in Canada.
Incumbents Monarch: George III
Governors Governor of the Province of Quebec: Guy Carleton Governor of Nova Scotia: Lord William Campbell Commodore-Governor of Newfoundland: John Byron Governor of St. John's Island: Walter Patterson
Events December – Prominent French Canadians petition the King to restore their ancient laws and accord them the rights of British subjects, reminding him that five-sixths of the seigniories belong to Frenchmen. They represent that the Labrador Coast and fisheries, now alienated to Newfoundland, should revert to Canada. They prefer a Legislative Council, nominated by the King, because less expensive than an Elective Assembly. Lord Dartmouth promises Canadians just and considerate treatment respecting their religion. Montreal Ft. La Traite, on Churchill River, by Frobisher to cut into HBC's trade.
Births January 14 – William Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst, diplomat and governor general (d.1857) March 29 – Samuel Street Wilmot, surveyor, tanner, farmer, justice of the peace, and assemblyman in Upper Canada (d. 1856)
Full date unknown Joseph Willcocks, diarist, office holder, printer, publisher, journalist, politician, and army officer (d.1814)
Deaths January 31 – Sebastian Zouberbuhler, merchant and politician in Nova Scotia
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