Haute-Ville in Québec in Communauté-Urbaine-de-Québec, — Central Canada (French-Canadian)
Sir George Entinne Cartier (1814- 1873)
Photographed By Valerie Jones, June 19, 2022
1. Sir George Entinne Cartier (1814- 1873) Marker
Inscription.
Sir George Entinne Cartier (1814- 1873). . This Montreal lawyer was one of the principal architects of Canadian Confederation. Elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada in 1848, he promoted the rights of French Canadians, reformed the legal and public education systems in Canada East (Quebec), and encouraged railway expansion. A leading member of the Parti Bleu, Cartier later headed the government with Sir John A. MacDonald, and played a key role during the conferences that led to Confederation, bringing Canada East into the Federal Union in 1867. A minister of influence in the first Parliament of Canada, Cartier contributed to the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway and to the creation of the provinces of Manitoba and British Columbia.
This Montreal lawyer was one of the principal architects of Canadian Confederation. Elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada in 1848, he promoted the rights of French Canadians, reformed the legal and public education systems in Canada East (Quebec), and encouraged railway expansion. A leading member of the Parti Bleu, Cartier later headed the government with Sir John A. MacDonald, and played a key role during the conferences that led to Confederation, bringing Canada East into the Federal Union in 1867. A minister of influence in the first Parliament of Canada, Cartier contributed to the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway and to the creation of the provinces of Manitoba and British Columbia.
Erected by Historical Site and Monument Board of Canada, Government of Canada.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 46° 48.821′ N, 71° 12.254′ W. Marker is in Québec, in Communauté-Urbaine-de-Québec. It is in Haute-Ville. Marker is on Côte de la Montagne, 0 kilometers Rue Port Dauphin, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Montmorency Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21 Côte de la Montagne, Québec G1K G1K, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
entrance to park at corner of Côte de la Montagne and Rue Port Dauphin
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 1, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
