Team 5 Emily Lemay Guillaume Proulx Kayla Vangorkum Kristi Wood 18 Apr 14 Leadership presentation John A. Macdonald 1

Introduction Agenda: Biography Leadership Style analysis Main accomplishments Improvements and lesson learned 2

John A. MacDonald was a forefather of Canada – without him Canada would not be what it is today Only Canadian Prime Minister to win 6 majority governments. Won the hearts of people –he could relate to them and their problems “There does not exist in Canada a man who has given more of his time--more of his heart--more of his wealth or more of his intellect and power, such as they may be, for the good of the Dominion of Canada." Introduction 3

Macdonald was born on January 10, 1815 in Glasgow, Scotland. When he was fifteen he began to study law, and by the time he was nineteen he had opened his own law office in Kingston Macdonald soon started his political career as a councillor for Kingston in Four years later he moved to provincial politics when he was elected as the Conservative party's member for Kingston in In 1856 Macdonald became co-prime minister of the Province of Canada He remained prime minister for most of the rest of his life. He died on June 6, 1891, soon after winning his fourth election Biography 4

Lewin’s Styles –3 possibilities: Autocratic, Democratic, Laissez-faire –Characteristics of a democratic leader –Involves the people –Generally this style is appreciated by “the people”; Canadian –Most effective method Leadership Style 5

Habits which make him a god leader –He had a vision –Desire for expansion and progression –Creative –Strong willed –Committed Leadership Style 6

Accomplishments from strong leadership (a few): –National Railway –The Confederation –Attempt to give aboriginal voting rights –British North American Act (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI join Canada) Leadership Style 7

8 Major Accomplishment The Confederation of Canada: Sir John A. Macdonald played an important role in the birth of our nation starting back in 1864 Formed the great Coalition. This led to the Confederation of Canada in 1867 The Great Coalition led to three major conferences, The Charlottetown Conference, The Quebec Conference and the London Conference. Each played a role leading to Confederation. Once finalized Queen of England, Queen Victoria approved the final product Dominion of Canada was born John A. Macdonald was made first Prime Minister Shortly after was knighted by the Queen

Macdonald had always wanted to expand the Canadian railway westward. Was a leading factor in British Columbia joining Confederation. Macdonald spent much time seeking financiers to the railway. Progression stalled in 1873 due to Pacific Scandal New life breathed into Railway project in 1878 when Macdonald was re-elected. Macdonald Saved the railway project from falling apart completely. Major Accomplishment: The Expansion Of The Canadian Railway 9

10 Even though his political career was mostly a success, some of Sir John A Macdonald’s decisions cast a shadow on his work ethics and his leadership. The Pacific Scandal and the North-West Rebellion were two historical events where Macdonald’s leadership could have been improved. Improvements and Lesson Learned

In 1872, the conservative party lead by Macdonald received more than $350,000 in illegal political donation from Sir Hugh Allan In return, Hugh Allan’s company was granted the lucrative Canadian Pacific Railway contract When the scandal was uncover, Macdonald’s was forced to resigned as Prime Minister and later loss the 1874 election Improvements and Lesson Learned The Pacific Scandal 11

The north-west rebellion is the unsuccessful uprising of the Métis in 1885 The rebellion was mainly caused by the failure to address the Métis grievances by the Macdonald’s government The Métis of the North-West territories wanted the recognition of the same rights that were granted to Manitoba’s Métis after the Red River Rebellion The rebellion resulted in over 90 death and over 260 wounded It profoundly affected the relationship between the federal government and, the aboriginals and Métis people. Improvements and Lesson Learned The North-West Rebellion 12

Sir John A Macdonald was one of the greatest leader Canada ever had His vision and dedication helped building what Canada is today His leadership skills, work ethics and business acumen were an essential part of his long and successful political career Conclusion 13