John Alexander Macdonald1 July 1867
Becomes first prime minister as Confederation creates the Dominion of Canada.
Canada · Government / Government of Canada. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Becomes first prime minister as Confederation creates the Dominion of Canada.
Serves as governor general when Confederation begins.
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