Aftermath
In 1798, Christopher Robinson introduced a bill in the Legislative Assembly to allow the importation of additional slaves. The bill was passed by the Assembly, but was stalled by the Legislative Council and died at the end of the session.
Thousands of Black Canadians volunteered to serve in the War of 1812. In 1819, Attorney General John Robinson declared that by residing in Canada, black residents were set free, and that Canadian courts would protect their freedom.
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