Events from the year 1773 in Canada.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Births

• January 14: William Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst, diplomat and governor general
• Joseph Willcocks, diarist, office holder, printer, publisher, journalist, politician, and army officer

[edit] Deaths