Sir John A. Macdonald (politician)

Sir John A. Macdonald was the first Prime Minister of Canada, serving from 1867 to 1873 and again from 1878 to 1891. He played a key role in uniting the British North American colonies into a single country, establishing its political and economic foundations. Macdonald helped build the Canadian Pacific Railway, linking the country coast to coast. His leadership shaped Canada's early development and government. However, his legacy is also linked to controversial policies regarding Indigenous peoples and minorities, which are subject to ongoing discussions about his impact on Canadian history.