. . . one people, great in territory, great in resources, great in enterprise, great in credit, great in capital. [a 1860 speech summed up his lifelong political creed and political goals] - Sir John A Macdonald
If I had influence over the minds of the people of Canada, any power over their intellect, I would [...]
Sir John A. MacDonald is Canada’s first Prime Minister. He was a grand and colourful character whose accomplishments forged a nation from sea to sea.
To date, our compilation of political quotes has but two gems from Sir John A.:
Politics is a game requiring great coolness.
Anybody may support me when I am right. What [...]
Today marks the 195th anniversary of the birth of our country’s first Prime Minister, John Macdonald. As the latest editorials from the Kingston Whig Standard (the daily newspaper in his place of birth) state it is time to properly honour the man and his incredible deeds.
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So, we ask that you consider today (or through [...]
Upon Sir John A. Macdonald’s death, (the soon-to-be Prime Minister) Wilfred Laurier paid tribute to him in the House of Commons (June 8, 1891):
“The place of Sir John A. Macdonald in this country was so large and so absorbing that it is almost impossible to conceive that the politics of this country - the fate [...]
January 11th marks the birth date of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada’s first Prime Minister and THE Father of Confederation. Here are but a few memorable quotes to celebrate this great man’s life and accomplishments.
If I had influence over the minds of the people of Canada, any power over their intellect, I would leave [...]