CA-K686Institutions

Sir Charles Tupper, Father of Confederation and prime minister

Charles Tupper, 1896 (Topley Studio). Charles Tupper photographic portrait · William James Topley · Photo source · Photo licence: Public domain. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.

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Charles Tupper of Amherst, a physician, became premier of Nova Scotia in 1864 and, allied with John A. Macdonald, advocated Confederation despite substantial opposition in Nova Scotia. After federal cabinet posts and 11 years as High Commissioner in London, he succeeded Bowell as prime minister in 1896, then led the opposition after his party’s defeat that year.

Scope & context

Tupper as described in his designation (see CA-K152).

Sources behind this record

Sir Charles Tupper National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

Importance; plaque text