Canada and Confederation

Confederation: The question got some traction last week after a Canadian Press story about answers to that query. , according to Times Colonist. But there is so much more to Canada than just the past 50 years. The 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017 is an opportunity to explore our past, far beyond our own lifetimes. This will be a time to shine a light on Canadians who have made an important contribution to the country, despite the fact they may have receded from memory. What kind of historical figures will we celebrate after 150 years of Confederation? A government-sponsored consultation asked Canadians to consider the question: Which Canadians have inspired you the most over the last 150 years? The result was a predictable list of characters David Suzuki, Pierre Trudeau, Terry Fox most of whom made their mark in Canada since the centennial in 1967. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.