1 Jan, 1865 | By Sir John A. MacDonald | These portions of Macdonald's speech during the Confederation debates are exceptionally important in that they give us the clearest picture of the motives underlying our federal system as outlined in the British North America Act.
17 Jan, 1881 | By Sir John A. MacDonald | John A. Macdonald addresses House of Commons on the issue of the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway, a few weeks before it was officially incorporated on February 15, 1881.
30 May, 1881 | By Sir John A. Macdonald | John A Macdonald addresses the National Workingmen's Union of Canada, in a boisterous speech to enthusiastic supporters in Toronto.
7 Jun, 1885 | By John A. Macdonald | John A. Macdonald debates members in the House of Commons in the days prior to the trial to decide fate of Louis Riel following the North-West Rebellion in 1885.
