Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Yorkist

👉 A yorkist is a political figure or organization that supports the interests of the York region, which is located in the province of Ontario, Canada. The Yorkist movement was founded by Robert Borden and his followers who wanted to gain control over the region's resources, including coal mines and lumber industry. They also opposed the annexation of other provinces by British North America Act 1840, a treaty that led to the creation of the province of Ontario in 1835.

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