Canadian Club April 16 Luncheon:

Taking Stock of our Chief Founding Father, Sir John A. Macdonald. 

January 2015 marks the 200th birthday of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada’s first prime minister and leading Father of Confederation. Despite the unfortunate trends in contemporary history and sociology that minimize the role of “great men” in the Canadian regime, we should be proud to reflect upon and inquire into the importance of a leader like Sir John.

What we discover is that he was a nation builder, a statesman, a classical liberal, a pragmatist, and a visionary of the first order.

What Canada is and that Canada is today stems from the courageousness and actions of Macdonald.

As we approach this milestone, it is fitting that we take stock of Macdonald and his influence. It may well be that he is more than just an historical figure; the country could learn valuable lessons from him
when we face moments of crisis and opportunity in the future.

Our guest speaker is Tim Anderson, a PhD candidate in the Department of Political Science at the University of Calgary. He did an undergraduate degree at Saint Mary’s University and a Masters at the University of Calgary. He is originally from the Halifax area.