Sir John A. Macdonald
Sir John A. Macdonald was the first Prime Minister of Canada and a key figure in the country's Confederation in 1867. Despite his significant contributions to the formation of Canada, he has faced criticism for his policies towards Indigenous peoples, including the establishment of residential schools, prompting a reassessment of his legacy in contemporary society.
Born on Jan 11, 1815 (210 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Canada | 6 | 4.33 | 0.33% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 138,890 | $1,700,000 | 6,213$ |
| Totals | 6 | 38,005,238 | 138,890 | $1,700,000 | 6,213$ |
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Canada:
Sir John A. Macdonald, the first prime minister of Canada, died in 1891 and is once again in the news.
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Canada:
Sir John A. Macdonald was Canada’s first prime minister and a leading figure of Confederation.
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Canada:
Sir John A. Macdonald's statue was uncovered at Queen's Park, sparking controversy.
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Canada:
Sir John A. Macdonald was Canada’s first prime minister and is seen as one of the architects of Canada’s residential school system.
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Canada:
The statue of Sir John A. Macdonald has been covered for years due to his controversial legacy regarding Indigenous residential schools.
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Canada:
This reflects a truism uttered by Canada’s original cabinet maker, Sir John A. Macdonald.
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Canada:
Sir John A. Macdonald stood before a large crowd at a picnic in Halifax and delivered an impassioned speech.
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Canada:
Sir John A. Macdonald set out to build the Canadian Pacific Railway to connect the disparate regions of the nation after the Hudson’s Bay Company sold its monopoly to Canada.
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Canada:
Sir John A. Macdonald won re-election in 1891 with a campaign focused on traditional values.
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Canada:
Sir John A. Macdonald fought his last election campaign on a platform of tariffs and turning away from the United States.
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