Weekes was born in Ireland and emigrated first to the United States, working in the law office of Aaron Burr,[1]: 9 before settling in York (Toronto) in 1798.
This committee investigated and condemned the administration of the land-granting department, and "championed the cause of those United Empire Loyalists and military claimants who found it difficult to get justice in the allotment of lands.
"[1]: 10 Weekes also uncovered £617 of misspent public funds that the newly appointed provincial administrator Francis Gore felt compelled to reimburse.
Weekes counted as allies David McGregor Rogers and Philip Dorland, fellow representatives in the House.
[1]: 11 In 1806, in court, Weekes' dissatisfaction with the Family Compact came to a boil when he referred to the recently deceased Lieutenant Governor Hunter as a "gothic barbarian".