Although the Assembly of Lower Canada decided to establish a military college in 1815, agreement upon its organization was blocked by religious and racial conflicts.

He was also elected to the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada and served there from 1824 to 1827.

In 1836, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada.

He was elected as the first speaker for the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada.

He represented York in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1796 to 1800.

He represented York in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1815 to 1820.

He was elected a member of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1835 to 1838.

He represented York in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1808 to 1809.

He represented Kent in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1800 to 1808.

He represented Kent in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1814 to 1816.