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Alexander Campbell: Father of Confederation and John A. Macdonald’s ‘Ideal Political Lieutenant’

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Alexander Campbell: Father of Confederation and John A. Macdonald’s ‘Ideal Political Lieutenant’
Sir Alexander Campbell in an undated photo. Public Domain
C.P. Champion
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There are quite a few lesser-known Fathers of Confederation who deserve to be remembered for their cameo appearance, or even as best-supporting actors. Sir Alexander Campbell was a best-supporting actor, a reliable all-round steady hand, a good second string.

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C.P. Champion
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C.P. Champion, Ph.D., is the author of two books, was a fellow of the Centre for International and Defence Policy at Queen's University in 2021, and edits The Dorchester Review magazine, which he founded in 2011.