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French-Canadian nationality through the medium of a system of popular education. The colleges of
Nicolet and St. Hyacinth were founded through his encouragement, and schools and academies were established in every direction. He spent his time and income in searching out young men and educating them at his own expense. Some of the most eminent men of Canada owed their training to him. The passage of the education law of 1824 was to a great extent his work, and his correspondence with
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England to complain of the bishop's conduct, but the authorities adopted a conciliatory policy, Craig was recalled, and Sir
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