Father of Confederation, Thomas D'Arcy McGee was murdered on April 6, 1868. It was Canada's first political assassination. (Courtesy of the National Archives of Canada) Thomas D'Arcy McGee was a ...

Those who knew Thomas D’Arcy McGee when he was alive — friend and foe alike — would have been familiar with the bold vision he had for Canada. Those who don’t know about McGee should take ...

Irish-born Thomas D‘Arcy McGee (1825-68) was a journalist, political activist, poet, fiery and passionate politician, Father of Confederation, and gifted orator. Lintel stones from Thomas D’Arcy McGee ...

Thomas D'Arcy McGee was an Irish Catholic editor, journalist and ex-revolutionary. He had a vast energy that was channeled into poetry, literature and politics. The five-foot-three McGee was the ...