In 1841, he was named to the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada.

Some members were reappointed to the Legislative Council of the united Province.

In 1848, he was appointed to the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada.

He served as a member of the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada from 1843 to 1856.

He was appointed to the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada in 1841 and became its first speaker.

The Legislative Council of the Province of Canada was the upper house.

He was named to the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada in 1841 but did not accept his nomination.

In 1858, he was elected to the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada.

He was elected to the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada in an 1862 by-election.

In 1842 he was appointed to the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada and remained a member until his death.