Plans are underway for the commemoration of Sir John A’s 200th anniversary in 2015. See what Sir John A has been up to recently in this video from the Macdonald Bicentennial Commission.
Also, listen all week (July 25-29, 2011) to the FLY FM Breakfast Club to win passes to “Sir John Eh? The Musical” at the Macdonald Festival, July 27-August 14, 2011. Play our Sir John Eh? Trivia and prove your knowledge of our founding father for your chance to win!
Sir John A Macdonald Hall at Queen’s officially opened on this day in 1960. What Canadian dignitary cut the ribbon?
A: Prime Minister John Diefenbaker
How old was Sir John A. Macdonald when he started training to become a lawyer?
A: 15
He worked in the law office of George Mackenzie. By the time he was 20, Macdonald had opened his own legal practice in Kingston.
