Government of Canada funds project to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Canada’s first prime minister
July 1, 2015 – Picton, Ontario – Department of Canadian Heritage
Daryl Kramp, Member of Parliament (Prince Edward–Hastings), on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today took part in the unveiling of a bronze statue of Sir John A. Macdonald that depicts him as a young lawyer at the beginning of his career.
The Government of Canada has provided $300,000 to the Macdonald Project of Prince Edward County for a statue and educational program honouring the early life of Canada’s first prime minister.
“Sir John A. Macdonald helped build our country and shape a strong and independent Canada. Our Government invites all Canadians to reflect on his life, accomplishments and significant contributions to our proud Canadian history. This commemoration is just one of the many events that are bringing Canadians together and will continue to link us on the road to the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“I am very pleased to see this project initiated by the community where Sir John A. Macdonald spent an early part of his career honing his skills as a lawyer. I applaud the objective of the Macdonald Project, which is to shine a light on the early life of a man who, through hard work, determination and genuine affection for people, rose to become Canada’s first prime minister.”
—Daryl Kramp, Member of Parliament (Prince Edward–Hastings)
“This sculpture will remind Canadians that the nation’s first prime minister began his career in law and public administration in Picton. He rose from humble beginnings as the son of an immigrant shopkeeper and miller in the Quinte region to become the principal architect of Canada.”
—David Warrick, Chair of the Macdonald Project of Prince Edward County
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