Study topic
The Fathers of Confederation
The Fathers of Confederation negotiated the union that created Canada. Knowing who they were and where they met supports many history questions.
Key facts to remember
- ◆ The Fathers of Confederation met at conferences in Charlottetown and Quebec in 1864.
- ◆ Sir John A. Macdonald became Canada's first Prime Minister in 1867.
- ◆ Sir George-Étienne Cartier was a key French-Canadian leader of Confederation.
- ◆ The British North America Act united four provinces into the Dominion of Canada.
- ◆ Confederation took effect on July 1, 1867.