Atlantic Canada felt strongly about the British philosophy of less eligibility, and both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick operated according to the English Poor Laws.

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Both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, as parts of Atlantic Canada, were influenced by British policies and philosophies, including the English Poor Laws, which were based on the principle of less eligibility. This principle held that the condition of those receiving relief (assistance) should not be more favorable than that of the lowest-paid independent laborers, thereby discouraging reliance on public assistance.

Atlantic Canada Felt Strongly About the British Philosophy of Less