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This article critiques the Fathers of Confederation paradigm in Canadian history. Instead, it argues in favour of situating nation-building efforts in a broader trans-regional, transnational, and global perspective. It offers an example of a crossregional approach: an enquiry-based learning module that compares resistance to Confederation in the Maritimes and Manitoba. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The author presents several arguments regarding Canada's origin story including that the indigenous peoples need to be recognized as equal partners in the founding of Canada and that conditions leading to a reconciliation with the first peoples of Canada should be created. She mentions the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Confederation and addresses five themes including the importance of origin stories, the justification of Canada's origin story, and the implications of correcting the story. Topics include multiculturalism, the contributions and influence of the indigenous peoples, the Indian Act, and the Fathers of Confederation.

The article discusses the debate over the founding of Canada and the results of surveys conducted in March 2013 and January 2016 asking Canadians about their views and knowledge of Canada's founders and Confederation. The author notes the uncertainty over whether the Confederation is an agreement between French and British cultures or between four provinces and cites the book "Getting it Wrong: How Canadians Forgot their Past and Imperiled Confederation" by Paul Romney. Topics include the Fathers of Confederation, the cultural compact theory, and multiculturalism.

The article discusses the debate over the founding of Canada and the results of surveys conducted in March 2013 and January 2016 asking Canadians about their views and knowledge of Canada's founders and Confederation. The author notes the uncertainty over whether the Confederation is an agreement between French and British cultures or between four provinces and cites the book "Getting it Wrong: How Canadians Forgot their Past and Imperiled Confederation" by Paul Romney. Topics include the Fathers of Confederation, the cultural compact theory, and multiculturalism.

The author presents several arguments regarding Canada's origin story including that the indigenous peoples need to be recognized as equal partners in the founding of Canada and that conditions leading to a reconciliation with the first peoples of Canada should be created. She mentions the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Confederation and addresses five themes including the importance of origin stories, the justification of Canada's origin story, and the implications of correcting the story. Topics include multiculturalism, the contributions and influence of the indigenous peoples, the Indian Act, and the Fathers of Confederation.

The article examines several evaluations and criticism concerning the role Sir John A. Macdonald, a Canadian lawyer and former Prime Minister, played in the founding of the nation of Canada and argues that he was one of the most important statesmen of his time. According to the article, Macdonald is regarded as one of the fathers of the Canadian Confederation. Topics of discussion include his being accused of being an alcoholic, political corruption, racism, and sexism, his role in developing a relationship between French-speaking and English-speaking Canada, his leadership in the creation of the Canadian Confederation, and his success in the construction of a Canadian transcontinental railroad.

The article focuses on the political career and legacy of Sir John Alexander Macdonald, a Canadian lawyer and former Prime Minister. Topics of discussion include his decision to have Canadian politician and activist Louis Riel hanged, his participation in the marginalization of Canada's indigenous peoples, his role in the creation of the Canadian Confederation, and his resiliency and political engagement. In conclusion, the author suggests that Macdonald's statesmanship as well as the consequences of his decisions and those of his successors should be reflected upon.

The author comments on an article on the Judicial Committee of the Canadian Privy Council. The author agrees that the British North America (BNA) Act's treatment of federalism is highly centralist, both in the division of powers and in the federal government's imperial powers over provincial governments. He sees the Canadian Fathers of Confederation as a fragile political coalition within which there was a range of opinion on how strong the provinces should be in the Canadian federation.