Dr.

Roberta Bondar/Sir Mackenzie Bowell

COMPARISON
REPORT

Who was the most historically significant

Canadian?

Roberta Bondar
First Canadian Woman
in Space
Accomplished scholar

Sir Mackenzie Bowell

5th Prime Minister of
Canada
Local ties to Belleville

*Sir Mackenzie Bowell chosen for his political achievements and ties to
the local Belleville area.

 Began as an apprentice
printer at Belleville
Intelligencer
By 1948, he had
become the owner and
editor
Belleville Intelligencer is
still the main newspaper
in Belleville, ON

 In 1958, joined the

Belleville Rifle Company
Guarded the border of
Upper Canada during
the American Civil War
Eventually rose to the
rank of Maj in the 49th
Hastings Rifles

 Canadas 5th Prime

Minister
Appointed Prime
Minister in 1894 upon
the death of Sir John
Thompson
Served as Prime
Minister for almost 1.5
years

Conclusion
Sir Mackenzie Bowell was chosen over Roberta Bondar for his
service to his country as both a soldier and Prime Minister.
He was also chosen for his community ties to the Belleville
area, as he began working at the paper and then later owned it.
In my opinion, Sir Mackenzie Bowell was the most historically
significant of the two choices.