150th Anniversary of the Charlottetown and Quebec Conferences on Confederation

His Excellency, joined by the Honourable Robert L. Henderson, Minister of Tourism and Culture of Prince Edward Island (left), Mr. Labeaume, Mr. MacFadyen, Deputy Mayor of the City of Charlottetown, and other dignitaries, unveiled a statue of Étienne-Paschal Taché and inaugurated a garden dedicated to the City of Charlottetown.

His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, visited the City of Québec on September 5, 2014, to take part in the celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of the Charlottetown and Quebec Conferences on Confederation. Upon his arrival at the Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde Park, he was greeted by Mr. Régis Labeaume, Mayor of the City of Québec.

Mr. Labeaume delivered welcoming remarks.

Mr. Stu MacFadyen, Deputy Mayor of the City of Charlottetown, also delivered remarks.

"The Québec Conference was a key moment on the road to Confederation, but it would take another three years of negotiations and hard work before Canada became a reality. I think it very fitting that we honour Étienne-Paschal Taché—a person wholly dedicated to the spirit of compromise—on the anniversary of the Québec Conference," said His Excellency.

Étienne-Paschal Taché was one of the Fathers of Canadian Confederation. As premier, he defended this idea in the House. Unfortunately, he died on July 30, 1865, without ever knowing the outcome of the idea he defended so vigorously.