Very little. They played some historical role in keeping modern day Canada British until the late 1800's but when it comes to the writings of the Fathers of Confederation the role of the aboriginals were minor. Later they would play a larger role and today hold a very special place in Confederation.
Their role was to take care of religious services for the colonists and to convert First Nations to Christianity.
The majority of Canada is made up of people of European descent, primarily those with British and French ancestry. The newest province in Canada is Newfoundland and Labrador, which officially became a province on March 31, 1949. The indigenous peoples, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, also play a significant role in the cultural landscape of Canada.
no. ------ No, there is no "Canadian" identity. Canada is a Confederation of many Nations and cultures, each with their own identity. The fur trade has played a large role in many of those Nations and Cultures but each has it's own interpretation. For example if your culture was trapping and trading the furs you would have one view. On the other hand if your ancestors were taking the furs to Europe for resale you would have a different view on how the fur trade shaped your identity. If your ancestors bought furs from others and traded to yet others who then sold the furs on the open market you would have yet another view on how the fur trade shaped your identity. If your forefathers never traded in furs and only used the routes created by fur traders you would have yet another view of the fur trade. The fur trade help create Canada but Canada is a Confederation of many nations, each with it's own history.
Right now Canada's federal system does not represent minorities, or regions outside of Ontario and Quebec very well. Ontario has a history of "Rep by Pop" which is basically a claim that minorities or rather their concerns, should be subservient to the majority. Which would be OK except Canada is a Confederation with many regions, cultures, histories and members, all of them with less people than Ontario and Quebec. The Senate could be used to give equal power to all members of Confederation and make the Confederation more sustainable. Of course that would require those currently winning from Confederation to give up their special status and power, and why would they do that?
Canada has no president.
In what way exactly?
Québec has played a significant role within Canada since Confederation (July 1, 1867) and continues to do so today.
Provinces have many purposes. Their creation was to protect the people who formed them from a dominating Confederation. Without them Canada would not be a Confederation of Nations but a Confederated Nation. Many wanting a stronger Federal government are working towards reducing the need or purpose of Provinces and others are trying to strengthen their province and increase the role of Provinces in the governance of their people.
They helped them(first nations were getting bullied)
William McDougall was an early proponent of Canadian confederation and served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada. He played a key role in the negotiations leading up to the confederation of the Canadian provinces in 1867, acting as the Minister of Public Works and later as Lieutenant Governor of the Northwest Territories.
The first premier of British Columbia was John A. Macdonald, who served from 1871 to 1872. He played a significant role in the confederation of British Columbia into Canada. However, it's important to note that the title "premier" replaced "prime minister" in Canada, aligning with the provincial leadership terminology.
The Five Nations, also known as the Iroquois Confederacy or Haudenosaunee, originally consisted of the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca nations. Later, the Tuscarora joined, making it the Six Nations. This confederation was established to promote peace, cooperation, and collective defense among the member tribes. It played a significant role in the history and politics of the northeastern United States.
as a middle power working with other nations to achieve common goals
power and dictator
Alexander T. Galt was important because he was one of the Fathers of Confederation who played a key role in the creation of the Dominion of Canada in 1867. He also served as Canada's first Minister of Finance and was a strong advocate for free trade and the development of the Canadian economy.
John A. Macdonald is considered a Father of Confederation because he played a crucial role in the creation of Canada as a unified nation in 1867. As a leading political figure, he advocated for confederation, promoting the idea that joining the British North American colonies would strengthen their economies, improve defense, and foster political stability. Macdonald was instrumental in the drafting of the British North America Act, which established Canada as a federal state, and he became the country's first Prime Minister, guiding its early development. His vision and leadership were pivotal in shaping the foundations of modern Canada.
he was a father of confederation like the others