He tried unsuccessfully to supply the dearth of clergy by obtaining priests from France. The British Government preferred the emigration of priests for the settlements in Upper Canada and the Maritime Provinces. Pending the arrival of a missionary for the Acadians, a layman was authorized to baptize and witness marriage contracts.
He attempted to address the shortage of clergy by recruiting priests from France. The British Government favored the emigration of priests for settlements in Upper Canada and the Maritime Provinces. Until a missionary arrived for the Acadians, a layperson was authorized to perform baptisms and witness marriage contracts.