1867: Who Was the Most Important of the Founding Fathers?

Éliane Laberge

In the exhibition 1867 – Rebellion and Confederation, leading historians Éric Bédard, Charlotte Gray and Christopher Moore share their perspectives on some pivotal moments on the road to Confederation.

In this video, not included in the exhibition, they answer a key question about the birth of Canada: Who was the most important of the founding fathers?

In your opinion, was there one founding father or did they all play a pivotal role in the making of Confederation?