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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Sir John A. Macdonald stood before a large crowd at a picnic in Halifax and delivered an impassioned speech.
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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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Sir John A. Macdonald won re-election in 1891 with a campaign focused on traditional values.
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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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Sir John A. Macdonald founded residential schools and has been scrutinized for his views on Indigenous peoples.
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