1 July 1867ConfederationJohn Alexander Macdonald
Becomes first prime minister as Confederation creates the Dominion of Canada.
Historical records for Canada in 1867, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Becomes first prime minister as Confederation creates the Dominion of Canada.
Serves as governor general when Confederation begins.
Serves in the first federal cabinet after Confederation.
Serves as first finance minister after Confederation.
Wins the first federal election after Confederation.
Appointed Prime Minister of Canada
Influential in the passage of the British North America Act
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