Sir George Etienne Cartier: His Work for Canada and His Services to Montreal

"Sir George Etienne Cartier: His Work for Canada and His Services to Montreal" by John Boyd is a speech from 1913 honoring Sir George Etienne Cartier, a vital person in Canadian history. The speech shines a light on Cartier's important part in creating Canada and his big impact on Montreal's growth, showing how he shaped the country during big changes. Boyd talks about Cartier's life in politics, from when he wanted to make things better to when he led the Confederation movement. The speech points out that Cartier pushed for building railroads, improving laws, and growing the economy, all of which made Canada what it is today. By focusing on Cartier's commitment to both French-Canadian rights and a united Canada, Boyd pictures him as someone who brought people together and cared most about what was good for the whole country. The speech not only tells about what Cartier did but also says we should remember him as someone who really helped build Canada.