Sir John A. Macdonald's Government

Sir John A. Macdonald was the first Prime Minister of Canada, serving from 1867 to 1873 and again from 1878 to 1891. His government focused on uniting Canada through the Canadian Confederation, expanding the country westward, and building the Canadian Pacific Railway, which connected Ontario to British Columbia. Macdonald's policies promoted immigration and economic development but also included controversial measures regarding Indigenous peoples, such as the residential school system. His leadership shaped Canada's early national identity, balancing expansion with governance, while the legacy of his policies remains complex and debated today.