J. Macdonald

Founders of Canada

John A. Macdonald was Canada's first prime minister, and was knighted for his efforts in bringing about Confederation. His role in creating Canada, and the realization of his dream to build a transcontinental railway, have fixed his place as a nation-builder in Canadian history.

Sir Charles Tupper (1821 - 1915)

With an impressive career in Canadian politics, Sir Charles Tupper was 75 when he finally became Prime Minister of Canada, and then served for only 10 weeks. His Conservative government was defeated by Sir Wilfrid Laurier's Liberals on the Manitoba Schools Question on minority education rights.

John A. Macdonald (1815 - 1891)