John a macdonald in 1880

The Political Timeline of Sir John A. MacDonald

By lizglenn

  • Becoming A Politician

    John A. becomes a politician.

  • Becoming A Legislative Assembly Rep

    John A. becomes a representative for the Legislative Assembly.

  • John A. Becomes The Ruler Of Upper Canada

    1856 John A. MacDonald first started his leading role in upper Canada replacing MacNab.

  • The Liberal- Conservative Party is Created

    John A. convinces George Etienne Cartier to join arms with him to create a conjoined party in 1854.

  • Ottawa Becomes The Capital

    Sir John A. MacDonald's work pays off to finally get the Province of Canada a permanent capital in 1857.

  • MacDonald Becomes Premier of Canada

  • The British North American Act is Passed

    The BNA is passed therefore creating the Dominion of Canada.