Fathers of Confederation

The Fathers of Confederation were a group of leaders and delegates from Canadian colonies who came together in the 1860s to plan and create a united country called Canada. They worked out how to combine their regions into a single, self-governing nation while sharing certain responsibilities like defense and trade. Their efforts led to the creation of the Dominion of Canada in 1867, establishing a federal system that balances regional and national interests. These founders laid the groundwork for Canada’s sovereignty and political structure, shaping the nation’s development.