A Reformer and advocate of responsible government, Macdonald served in all eight Assemblies of the United Province of Canada and in several pre-confederation administrations including a period as co-premier of the United Province from 1862 to 1864.
A Reformer and advocate of responsible government served in all eight Assemblies of the United Province of Canada and in several pre-confederation administrations including a period as co-premier of the United Province from 1862 to 1864. Macdonald was responsible government.