The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is one of the oldest police forces in North America. It officially formed in 1871, but its roots go back much further, to 1729.

The Quebec Conference was held in 1864 and dealt with the creation of a federal system of government within Canada.

A report of the resolutions adopted at the Quebec Conference of Delegates from the provinces of Canada and the colonies of Newfoundland and PEI. (1864)

Report of the Newfoundland delegates to the Quebec Conference, 1865