Why did the British government call a National Convention to discuss Newfoundland’s future after World War II?

Following the conclusion of World War II, the local economy in Newfoundland and Labrador experienced a significant resurgence, which prompted residents to appeal for the restoration of responsible government that had been suspended in 1934.12

In response to these appeals, the British government established the National Convention in 1946. This body, which consisted of 45 elected delegates from Newfoundland and Labrador, was tasked with studying and recommending suitable forms of government to replace the existing appointed Commission of Government. The recommendations provided by the convention were intended to be placed on a referendum ballot to determine the territory's constitutional future.12