Discover the true story of Newfoundland’s less-than-constitutional confederation with Canada in 1949.
Episode 1
The United Kingdom suspends Newfoundland democracy during the Great Depression and installs a British dictatorship.
Episode 2
A bankrupt Britain clings to Newfoundland amid growing protests and enters into a top-secret and risky conspiracy with Canada.
Episode 3
Britain refuses to restore Newfoundland's Parliament, as previously promised, and instead establishes a controversial National Convention.
Episode 4
The Newfoundland National Convention is powerless to negotiate Terms of Union with Canada and is forced to submit to a referendum.
Episode 5
London and Ottawa finalize the constitutional coup to transfer Newfoundland's sovereignty to Canada, but the road to get there was not easy.
Episode 6
The UK Parliament hesitates to pass the Act of Union between Newfoundland and Canada, as the fallout continues to this day.
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