Conservatives defend first PM’s legacy after feds deem him too controversial

Conservatives are rallying behind the legacy of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada’s first prime minister, after reports that a federal board has deemed the father of confederation too controversial.

Jul 04, 2025

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Conservatives are rallying behind the legacy of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada’s first prime minister, after reports that a federal board has deemed the father of confederation too controversial for commemoration.

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Clayton DeMaine, True North

A journalist with True North Wire focused on telling Canadian stories often over looked by the legacy media. Published on Juno News, True North, the C2C Journal and Durham College's The Chronicle.