Sir John A. Macdonald Day, January 11
Sir John A. Macdonald Day is held every year on
January 11. The Right Honourable Sir John A. Macdonald was the first Prime Minister of Canada and one of the architects of Confederation.
Every January 11, Canadians organize activities and events in his honour. Teachers and youth leaders often use this day as an opportunity to teach young people about our first prime minster and the founding of our country.
Sir John A. Macdonald Day was established as an Act, the Sir John A. Macdonald Day and the Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day Act, which came into effect in March 2002.
For more information on Sir John A. Macdonald Day, please visit the Canadian Heritage website.
