Comparison Essay

Pierre Trudeau and Sir John A. MacDonald

By: Brittny Leroux & Aidan Brule

Sir John A.
MacDonald
First Prime Minister of
Canada

Sir John A. MacDonald

was by far the greater
Canadian. This power
point will show a
comparison of the life of
Sir John A. and of Pierre
Trudeau, proving Sir John
A. to be a greater
Canadian over Trudeau.

Who Was The Greater Canadian?

Sir John A. MacDonald

Pierre Elliot Trudeau

First Prime Minister of Canada

United Upper Canada and Lower
Canada thus creating Canada
Big supporter of TransCanada
railroad, helping solidify our
national identity
Very good at balancing the
needs of a French and English
Canada

15th Prime Minister of Canada

Didnt support the armed forces
He put in place the Constitution
Act
Was a supporter and friend of
Fidel Castro the president of
communist Cuba
Hindered National Unity with his
arrogant personality

- Served 19 years as Prime Minister

- Obtained a Legislative seat in 1844

- Pacific Scandal 1873

-Helped us become the country we are today
"He not only helped to create Canada, but
contributed immeasurably to its character.

Sir John A.
obtained a
Legislative seat in
1844

Helped Canada
become a nation
July 1st 1867

Resigned as Prime
Minister November
5th 1873 due to the
Pacific Scandal

Questions
When did Canada
become a nation?
How long was Sir John
A. MacDonald Prime
Minister for?