Religion
Freedom of worship was continued however instructions to
Murray indicated Britain's intention of establishing a Protestant church
and schools as a means of assimilating the French.
Legal System
It intended to replace the French Civil Code with British Common
Law however Governor Murray found this to be impractical. Instead, he created
two courts of law:
- a Superior Court would deal with more serious cases and apply the laws of England and
- a lesser court would hear minor cases and apply the old French laws.
The new colony was now called the Province of Quebec however its territory was reduced to a triangular shape along the St. Lawrence River. The Ohio Valley was denied to both Quebec and the British-American colonies. It was reserved for the Native Indians.
Government
The British military government was replaced by a civil
government consisting of an appointed Governor (Governor
Murray) and an appointed council that was sympathetic to the French
Canadians.
Roman Catholics were not permitted to hold public office since the Test Act required office holders to take communion in the Church of England.
An elected legislative assembly was promised when conditions would be more appropriate.