 Nevertheless, Macdonald's scheme was adopted, with Canada East support assured by allowing Quebec City to serve a three-year term as the seat of government before the Assembly moved to the permanent capital.Macdonald privately asked the Colonial Office to ensure that the Queen would not respond for at least 10 months, or until after the general election.In February 1858, the Queen's choice was announced, much to the dismay of many legislators from both parts of the province